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Table 3 Round 1 survey results for importance and feasibility of predetermined factors

From: Implementation of government-directed policy in the hospital setting: a modified Delphi study

Round 1

Level of agreement

Factor

Importance

Feasibility

Policy characteristics

 Perception of the quality and validity of the evidence

90.9%

72.7%

 Policy content and requirements/actions

100%

90.9%

 Valid and reliable evidence for policy requirements/actions

100%

54.6%

 Cost of implementation

100%

100%

Outer setting

 External systems and infrastructure

100%

72.7%

 Alignment with national/corporate goals

90.9%

81.8%

 Regulatory mechanisms (e.g. accreditation, financial penalties)

81.8%

90.9%

Inner setting

 Internal systems and infrastructure

90.9%

100%

 Established roles and responsibilities

81.8%

63.6%

 Internal relationships

100%

36.4%

 Organisational lines of accountability

90.9%

63.6%

 Methods for monitoring and reporting policy implementation outcomes

90.9%

72.7%

 Organisational stability

90.9%

27.3%

 Organisational goal setting

90.9%

72.7%

Individuals

 Resources and tools

81.8%

90.9%

 Integration of policy requirements into current practice

100%

90.9%

Implementation process

 Resourcing and preparedness

90.9%

81.8%

 Development of implementation plan

100%

72.7%

 Establishment of capacity in implementation planning

72.7%

63.6%