Natasja Raijmakers1, Anneke Dekkers2, Cilia Galesloot2, Lia van Zuylen3, Agnes van der Heide4. 1. Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. 2. Palliative Care, Comprehensive Cancer Centre, The Netherlands. 3. Department of Medical Oncology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. 4. Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) is a quality instrument for the dying patient. This study evaluates barriers and facilitators to its implementation in the Netherlands from the perspective of key stakeholders, to inform future implementation processes. METHODS: An interview study was conducted among 28 stakeholders involved in implementation of the LCP in the Netherlands, followed by a consecutive focus group with 8 interviewees to discuss and validate the findings of the interview study. Interviews were conducted by telephone and the notes taken during the interviews and focus group were transcribed into non-verbatim transcripts. Data collected during the interviews and focus group were evaluated using thematic analysis. RESULTS: According to the stakeholders, a context analysis prior to implementation was useful to find the appropriate orientation to adequately motivate healthcare professionals as well as management. The main contributing factors were the quality of the LCP (including its evidence-based character and completeness), and that it fitted the needs of healthcare professionals. During the implementation phase, a multidisciplinary project team, competent support and continuous monitoring were identified as important facilitators. Furthermore, for successful implementation, a facilitator working in liaison with others was helpful. To guarantee sustainability of the use of the LCP, it was important to disentangle tasks from the project leader and formally integrate these into the quality systems of the organisation. CONCLUSIONS: The Dutch experience with large-scale implementation of the LCP has identified important barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a quality instrument within palliative care. To successfully implement such a promising instrument, liaison with others is important. The sense of being part of a process of improvement is valuable, while consolidation of this idea contributes to successful implementation. Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.
OBJECTIVES: The Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) is a quality instrument for the dying patient. This study evaluates barriers and facilitators to its implementation in the Netherlands from the perspective of key stakeholders, to inform future implementation processes. METHODS: An interview study was conducted among 28 stakeholders involved in implementation of the LCP in the Netherlands, followed by a consecutive focus group with 8 interviewees to discuss and validate the findings of the interview study. Interviews were conducted by telephone and the notes taken during the interviews and focus group were transcribed into non-verbatim transcripts. Data collected during the interviews and focus group were evaluated using thematic analysis. RESULTS: According to the stakeholders, a context analysis prior to implementation was useful to find the appropriate orientation to adequately motivate healthcare professionals as well as management. The main contributing factors were the quality of the LCP (including its evidence-based character and completeness), and that it fitted the needs of healthcare professionals. During the implementation phase, a multidisciplinary project team, competent support and continuous monitoring were identified as important facilitators. Furthermore, for successful implementation, a facilitator working in liaison with others was helpful. To guarantee sustainability of the use of the LCP, it was important to disentangle tasks from the project leader and formally integrate these into the quality systems of the organisation. CONCLUSIONS: The Dutch experience with large-scale implementation of the LCP has identified important barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a quality instrument within palliative care. To successfully implement such a promising instrument, liaison with others is important. The sense of being part of a process of improvement is valuable, while consolidation of this idea contributes to successful implementation. Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.
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