Considerations for establishment of a private virtual hospital identified using an implementation science approach
Abstract Virtual hospitals are rapidly being implemented internationally. Research has predominantly focused on clinical outcomes not implementation. We aimed to identify pre-implementation determinants to enable health services to tailor virtual hospital models, increasing likelihood of suitability...
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| author | Olivia J. Fisher Caroline Grogan Andrew Barron Shanthi Kanagarajah Sue-Ellen Smith Ian Smith Kelly McGrath |
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| description | Abstract Virtual hospitals are rapidly being implemented internationally. Research has predominantly focused on clinical outcomes not implementation. We aimed to identify pre-implementation determinants to enable health services to tailor virtual hospital models, increasing likelihood of suitability, acceptability, uptake, clinical effectiveness, and sustainability. We aimed to inform the design and implementation of a private Australian virtual hospital by identifying contextual barriers, enablers, and considerations. We conducted a qualitative pre-implementation determinant study using snowball sampling and semi-structured interviews (n = 37) between February and July 2023 with consumers/carers/both (n = 11), clinicians (doctors/allied health/nursing/personal carers), hospital, health service and aged care leadership (n = 22), and public health stakeholders (n=4). Deductive framework analysis based on the PERCS implementation science framework was used. The following key determinants were identified: Enablers – strong executive leadership support; enthusiasm for expanding rural and remote services; need for a clear vision; strong tension for change; commitment to high-quality healthcare. Major barrier: restrictive funding models that stifle opportunities for innovation. Other barriers: technological limitations; communication challenges; workforce issues; clinicians’ opinions varied on safety and suitability of virtual healthcare. This implementation science approach enabled identification of a broad set of determinants not previously reported, relevant locally and for an international audience. Evaluation of implementation outcomes is necessary. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-35bb4e7a097a458c84a20b4a43c1d1e62025-02-02T12:22:05ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-0115111310.1038/s41598-025-85965-5Considerations for establishment of a private virtual hospital identified using an implementation science approachOlivia J. Fisher0Caroline Grogan1Andrew Barron2Shanthi Kanagarajah3Sue-Ellen Smith4Ian Smith5Kelly McGrath6Wesley Research InstituteWesley Research InstituteWesley Research InstituteQueensland Physician CareBlueCare CommunitySt Andrew’s War Memorial HospitalWesley Research InstituteAbstract Virtual hospitals are rapidly being implemented internationally. Research has predominantly focused on clinical outcomes not implementation. We aimed to identify pre-implementation determinants to enable health services to tailor virtual hospital models, increasing likelihood of suitability, acceptability, uptake, clinical effectiveness, and sustainability. We aimed to inform the design and implementation of a private Australian virtual hospital by identifying contextual barriers, enablers, and considerations. We conducted a qualitative pre-implementation determinant study using snowball sampling and semi-structured interviews (n = 37) between February and July 2023 with consumers/carers/both (n = 11), clinicians (doctors/allied health/nursing/personal carers), hospital, health service and aged care leadership (n = 22), and public health stakeholders (n=4). Deductive framework analysis based on the PERCS implementation science framework was used. The following key determinants were identified: Enablers – strong executive leadership support; enthusiasm for expanding rural and remote services; need for a clear vision; strong tension for change; commitment to high-quality healthcare. Major barrier: restrictive funding models that stifle opportunities for innovation. Other barriers: technological limitations; communication challenges; workforce issues; clinicians’ opinions varied on safety and suitability of virtual healthcare. This implementation science approach enabled identification of a broad set of determinants not previously reported, relevant locally and for an international audience. Evaluation of implementation outcomes is necessary.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85965-5Healthcare deliveryImplementation scienceVirtual hospitalVirtual healthcareDigital healthHealth services research |
| spellingShingle | Olivia J. Fisher Caroline Grogan Andrew Barron Shanthi Kanagarajah Sue-Ellen Smith Ian Smith Kelly McGrath Considerations for establishment of a private virtual hospital identified using an implementation science approach Scientific Reports Healthcare delivery Implementation science Virtual hospital Virtual healthcare Digital health Health services research |
| title | Considerations for establishment of a private virtual hospital identified using an implementation science approach |
| title_full | Considerations for establishment of a private virtual hospital identified using an implementation science approach |
| title_fullStr | Considerations for establishment of a private virtual hospital identified using an implementation science approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Considerations for establishment of a private virtual hospital identified using an implementation science approach |
| title_short | Considerations for establishment of a private virtual hospital identified using an implementation science approach |
| title_sort | considerations for establishment of a private virtual hospital identified using an implementation science approach |
| topic | Healthcare delivery Implementation science Virtual hospital Virtual healthcare Digital health Health services research |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85965-5 |
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