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% |
