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Barriers and enablers to healthcare system uptake of direct oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: a qualitative interview study with healthcare professionals and policy makers in England
Conclusions The findings contribute to the wider literature by providing a new and in-depth understanding on the uptake of DOACs. The findings may be applicable to other new medicines used in chronic health conditions.
Source: BMJ Open - April 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medlinskiene, K., Richardson, S., Petty, D., Stirling, K., Fylan, B. Tags: Open access, Qualitative research Source Type: research

Investigating preferences for support with life after stroke: a discrete choice experiment
We report the first investigation of patients' and family carers' preferences for community services after stroke using a discrete choice experiment (DCE). Methods: Two workshops with patients and family carers (n = 8) explored stroke experiences, identifying attributes important in shaping views about service design, and piloted data collection strategies. Attributes were group versus individual support; service provider; additional support for social and leisure activities; and the total time required to access services. Patients and family carers were recruited six months post stroke-onset (mean 331 days) from four stro...
Source: BMC Health Services Research - February 8, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Christopher BurtonEmily FargherCatrin PlumptonGwerfyl RobertsHeledd OwenEryl Roberts Source Type: research