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Table 1 (Abstract O52) Evaluation of implementation outcomes of the GLA:D® Ireland programme

From: Proceedings of the 6th UK and Ireland implementation science research conference

Implementation Outcome

Method and Result

Adoption

23/71 (32%) of trained physiotherapists implemented at least one programme across 15 distinct sites (n=10 primary care, n=2 public hospital, n=3 private practice) across all four provinces in Ireland (n=6 Munster, n=4 Connacht, n=3 Leinster, n=2 Ulster).

Acceptability

Acceptability of intervention measure (AIM) – completed by physiotherapists following training, with maximum score of five.

Mean 4.7 (Standard Deviation (SD) 0.5), range 4-5

Appropriateness

Intervention appropriateness measure (IAM) – completed by physiotherapists following training, with maximum score of five.

Mean 4.5 (SD 0.5), range 3-5

Feasibility

Feasibility of intervention measure (FIM) – completed by physiotherapists following training, with maximum score of five.

Mean 4.1 (SD 0.6), range 3-5

Penetration

No. patients screened n=130

(47% primary care, 35% public hospital, 18% private practice)

No. patients refused consent to share data n=2

No. patients completed baseline questionnaires n=94 (72%)

No. patients completed follow-up questionnaires n=51 (39%)

Referral sources – GP referral (n=50) Advanced practice physiotherapist referral (n=23), Orthopaedic consultant referral (n=22) Other healthcare professional (n=20) Clinic waitlist (n=12), Patient self-referral (n=3)