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Table 3 Qualitative content analysis of key informant interviews—individual Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research domain

From: Multi-factorial barriers and facilitators to high adherence to lung-protective ventilation using a computerized protocol: a mixed methods study

Qualitative content analysis themes

Clinician type

Relevant topic

Site adherence

Facilitator

 Ability to describe factors associated with the diagnosis of ARDS.

P

LPV

M, H

 Detection of ARDS is not required to initiate low tidal volume or the protocols.

P

LPV, CDS

L, M, H

 High confidence in the ability to use the underlying LPV CDS tool technology for patient care.

RT, P

CDS

L, M, H

 Intent to use LPV and the LPV CDS tools

RT, P

LPV, CDS

L, M, H

Barrier

 Difficulty detecting low-to-moderate or developing ARDS in patients.

P

LPV

L, M, H

 Return to alternative ventilation and oxygenation strategies that they have been successfully using in the past.

RT, P

LPV

L, M

 Uncertain regarding the purpose and use of each of the four protocols in clinical care.

RT

CDS

L, M

 Uncertain when its acceptable to depart from protocol recommendations.

RT

CDS

L, M

  1. Clinician type—respiratory therapist (RT) and physician (P); relevant topic—lung-protective ventilation (LPV) and clinical decision support (CDS) tool; site adherence—low (L), medium (M), and high (H)