Marjorie Hammond, Vivian Law, Keelia Quinn de Launay, Jeanette Cooper, Elikem Togo, Kyle Silveira, David MacKinnon, Nick Lo, Sarah E Ward, Stephen K W Chan, Sharon E Straus, Christine Fahim, Camilla L Wong
PURPOSE: There is variable and suboptimal use of fascia iliaca compartment nerve blocks (FICBs) in hip fracture care. Our objective was to use an evidence-based and theory-informed implementation science approach to analyze barriers and facilitators to timely administration of FICB and select evidence-based interventions to enhance uptake. METHODS: We conducted a qualitative study at a single centre using semistructured interviews and site observations. We interviewed 35 stakeholders including health care providers, managers, patients, and caregivers...
December 12, 2023: Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia