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Table 5 Qualitative content analysis of key informant interviews—inner setting 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 or barrier

 Perception that use of LPV and the LPV CDS tool is a system-level, top-down mandate

RT, P

LPV, CDS

L, M, H

 Frequent discussions between team members regarding the use of the LPV CDS protocols

RT

CDS

L, M, H

Barrier

 Resentment that clinicians have limited autonomy regarding selection strategies for specific patients

RT, P

LPV

L, M

 Lack of clarity at all organization levels about the definition of success using LPV and LPV CDS tool

RT, P

LPV, CDS

L, M

 Local site clinical leaders take limited accountability for improvement

RT, P

LPV

L

 Local opponents had a meaningful impact on general attitudes regarding the system approach to LPV and the LPV CDS tool

RT, P

LPV, CDS

L

 Limited formal training was provided to assist users in using the protocols correctly

RT, P

CDS

L, M, H

 Perception that there was no conveniently accessible place to obtain consistent answers to questions on LPV CDS tool

RT

CDS

L, M

 Perception that additional lab tests are required to run the LPV CDS tool

RT

CDS

L

  1. 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)