Table 3 Examples of possible links between barriers and interventions among healthcare recipients and citizens
Identified barrier to policy implementation | Possible interventions to address identified barriers |
|---|---|
Current programmes are ineffective or of uncertain effectiveness | • Review the components of ongoing programmes, as well as the evidence from systematic reviews regarding other possible options for evidence of effectiveness • Conduct rigorous evaluations of programmes |
Poor satisfaction with care | • Improve evidence-based strategies to improve the quality of care delivered |
The relevant services are not within physical reach of some patients/citizens in need of them | • Creation of new services • Hiring of new personnel • Redistribution of resources |
Denial of the severity of their problem | • Education and community awareness programmes |
Transportation costs | • Provision of transportation or financial support for transport |