Enhancing delivery of health behaviour change interventions in primary care: a meta-synthesis of views and experiences of primary care nurses

Claire Taylor, Rachel L. Shaw, Jeremy Dale, David French

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Abstract

Objective To systematically find and synthesise qualitative studies that elicited views and experiences of nurses involved in the delivery of health behaviour change (HBC) interventions in primary care, with a focus on how this can inform enhanced delivery and adherence to a structured approach for HBC interventions. Methods Systematic search of five electronic databases and additional strategies to maximise identification of studies, appraisal of studies and use of meta-synthesis to develop an inductive and interpretative form of knowledge synthesis. Results Nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Synthesis resulted in the development of four inter-linking themes; (a) actively engaging nurses in the process of delivering HBC interventions, (b) clarifying roles and responsibilities of those involved, (c) engaging practice colleagues, (d) communication of aims and potential outcomes of the intervention. Conclusion The synthesis of qualitative evidence resulted in the development of a conceptual framework that remained true to the findings of primary studies. This framework describes factors that should be actively promoted to enhance delivery of and adherence to HBC interventions by nurses working in primary care. Practice implications The findings can be used to inform strategies for researchers, policymakers and healthcare providers to enhance fidelity and support delivery of HBC interventions.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)315-322
Number of pages8
JournalPatient Education and Counseling
Volume85
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2011

Bibliographical note

NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Patient Education and Counselling. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Taylor, Claire; Shaw, Rachel L.; Dale, Jeremy and French, David (2011). Enhancing delivery of health behaviour change interventions in primary care: a meta-synthesis of views and experiences of primary care nurses. Patient Education and Counselling, 85 (2), pp. 315-322. DOI 10.1016/j.pec.2010.10.001

Keywords

  • meta-synthesis
  • qualitative research
  • nurses
  • primary health care
  • health behaviour
  • intervention
  • fidelity

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