Liver disease as new work in the context of protocolised primary care — do GPs have a role? A qualitative interview study
Helen G Jarvis,
Tom Sanders,
Barbara Hanratty
Abstract:BackgroundLiver disease is common, but not part of routine chronic disease management in primary care.AimThe aim of this study was to explore the challenges of implementing pathways of care for liver disease within existing highly protocolised structures in primary care.MethodSemi-structured interviews with 20 health professionals working in primary care. Interviews were informed by normalisation process theory (NPT) and boundary theory. Data were subject to thematic analysis.ResultsThree themes were identifie… Show more
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