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Exploring Service Users’ Experiences of a Community-Based Intervention to Improve Follow-Up at Bharatpur Eye Hospital in Nepal: Qualitative Study

Exploring Service Users’ Experiences of a Community-Based Intervention to Improve Follow-Up at Bharatpur Eye Hospital in Nepal: Qualitative Study

We identified 4 key themes that provided invaluable information about the barriers and facilitators to follow-up as well as the experiences (positive or negative) of the participants that need to be considered in any future initiatives to improve follow-up in Nepal. Characteristics of study participants. a Illiterate: unable to read and write in Nepali; primary: up to grade 5; secondary: grades 6 to 10.

Manisha Shrestha, Gopal Bhandari, Sadhan Bhandari, Gudlavalleti Venkata Satyanarayana Murthy, Ruchi Priya, Binod Pandey, Daya Shankar Chaudhary, Puspa Giri, Sureshkumar Kamalakannan, Operational Research Capacity Building Study Group

JMIR Pediatr Parent 2025;8:e65023

Health Care Professionals’ Use of Digital Technology in the Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Austria: Online Survey Study

Health Care Professionals’ Use of Digital Technology in the Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Austria: Online Survey Study

The most commonly described clinician-level facilitators were approval and organizational support from senior management and improved efficiency through DT [18]. Because the organization, structure, and funding of health care systems can differ considerably from country to country, a comprehensive understanding of the influencing factors on DT usage in a national health care context can support the complex implementation process of DT in clinical practice [17].

Luisa Lunz, Sabine Würth, Stefan Tino Kulnik

JMIR Cardio 2025;9:e71366

Barriers and Facilitators in Diagnostic Pathways That Align Universal Tumor Screening and Mainstream Genetic Testing for Lynch Syndrome in Colorectal Cancer: Protocol for a Scoping Review With a Narrative Synthesis

Barriers and Facilitators in Diagnostic Pathways That Align Universal Tumor Screening and Mainstream Genetic Testing for Lynch Syndrome in Colorectal Cancer: Protocol for a Scoping Review With a Narrative Synthesis

What has been reported about the barriers and facilitators in the implementation of these diagnostic pathways? What are the knowledge gaps regarding the barriers and facilitators in the implementation of these diagnostic pathways? An exploratory search in PROSPERO, the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews of the National Institute for Health Research, and the Cochrane Library revealed no comprehensive systematic reviews addressing similar questions.

Linda Battistuzzi, Eva Blondeaux, Alberto Puccini, Luca Boni, Federica Grillo, Lucia Trevisan, Liliana Varesco, Maria Stefania Sciallero

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e70831

Stakeholders and Contextual Factors in the Implementation of Assistive Robotic Arms for Persons With Tetraplegia: Deductive Content Analysis of Focus Group Interviews

Stakeholders and Contextual Factors in the Implementation of Assistive Robotic Arms for Persons With Tetraplegia: Deductive Content Analysis of Focus Group Interviews

The study’s objectives are (1) identifying and involving relevant stakeholders, (2) assessing contextual factors (barriers and facilitators), and (3) proposing an implementation strategy for the robotic arm. A qualitative design was applied, conducting 3 online focus group interviews with representatives from 8 stakeholder groups relevant to the robotic arm’s implementation, aiming to identify barriers and facilitators.

Vera Fosbrooke, Marco Riguzzi, Anja M Raab

JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2025;12:e65759

Facilitators and Barriers to the Implementation of Digital Health Technologies in Hospital Settings in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries Since the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Scoping Review

Facilitators and Barriers to the Implementation of Digital Health Technologies in Hospital Settings in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries Since the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Scoping Review

Among the 12 studies, 9 explored both the facilitators and barriers to implementing DHTs in hospital settings in LMICs since the onset of COVID-19 [36-40,43-45,47]. Two studies focused solely on facilitators [41,42], while 1 solely addressed barriers [46]. A total of 63 facilitators and 44 barriers were identified.

Sheng Qian Yew, Daksha Trivedi, Nurul Iman Hafizah Adanan, Boon How Chew

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e63482

Using a Sober Curious Framework to Explore Barriers and Facilitators to Helping Sexual Minority Women Reduce Alcohol-Related Harms: Protocol for a Descriptive Study

Using a Sober Curious Framework to Explore Barriers and Facilitators to Helping Sexual Minority Women Reduce Alcohol-Related Harms: Protocol for a Descriptive Study

In this paper, we review the literature regarding existing alcohol interventions for sexual minority women (eg, lesbian, bisexual, and queer), discuss barriers and facilitators to interventions that support sexual minority women who wish to reduce their alcohol use, and describe 2 studies, one in Scotland and one in the United States, that aim to support the development of an intervention designed to reduce alcohol-related harms among sexual minority women.

Tonda L Hughes, Lauren Bochicchio, Laurie A Drabble, Belinda Lunnay, David Whiteley, Jillian R Scheer, Beth Meadows, Paul Ward, Carol Emslie

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e63282

Investigating eHealth Lifestyle Interventions for Vulnerable Pregnant Women: Scoping Review of Facilitators and Barriers

Investigating eHealth Lifestyle Interventions for Vulnerable Pregnant Women: Scoping Review of Facilitators and Barriers

In addition, it highlights which barriers researchers encountered and which strategies acted as facilitators for these interventions. By identifying barriers and facilitators in current e Health lifestyle interventions aimed at vulnerable pregnant women, our study generated insights into how to optimize e Health lifestyle interventions for this population.

Ashley JP Smit, Isra Al-Dhahir, Lieke Schiphof-Godart, Linda D Breeman, Andrea WM Evers, Koen FM Joosten

J Med Internet Res 2024;26:e54366

A Digital Mental Health Solution to Improve Social, Emotional, and Learning Skills for Youth: Protocol for an Efficacy and Usability Study

A Digital Mental Health Solution to Improve Social, Emotional, and Learning Skills for Youth: Protocol for an Efficacy and Usability Study

Phase 1 of the STEMSEL project was dedicated to conducting a comprehensive needs assessment across the participating schools, shedding light on the barriers and facilitators for implementing the program. One prominent finding was the stark limitations in available mental health resources within the school environment. Many of the schools lacked dedicated mental health professionals, resulting in a significant shortage of support services for students grappling with emotional and psychological challenges.

Kayla V Taylor, Laurent Garchitorena, Carolina Scaramutti-Gladfelter, Mykayla Wyrick, Katherine B Grill, Azizi A Seixas

JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e59372

Barriers and Facilitators of International Health Care Students’ Well-Being in Higher Education: Protocol for a Systematic Integrative Review

Barriers and Facilitators of International Health Care Students’ Well-Being in Higher Education: Protocol for a Systematic Integrative Review

This systematic integrative review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the barriers and facilitators of international health care students’ well-being in higher education. What are the barriers and facilitators of international health care students’ well-being in higher education? To explore the well-being of international health care students, an integrative review approach was selected to address the research objective.

Yao Xie, Kayode Philip Fadahunsi, Paul Flynn, Simon Taylor-Robinson, Joseph Gallagher, Walter Cullen, John O'Donoghue

JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e59927