Journal article

Factors influencing the implementation of general practice nurse-delivered models of care for chronic conditions: a mixed-methods systematic review to inform models of care for chronic sleep disorders

N Grivell, B Brown, J Fuller, CL Chai-Coetzer, RD McEvoy, E Hoon

BMC Primary Care | Published : 2026

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Abstract

Background: General practice nurse-delivered models of care for obstructive sleep apnoea and chronic insomnia have been investigated in response to long wait times for specialist sleep services and limited access to recommended treatments. Despite evidence of effectiveness, these models have not yet been implemented into routine care. Understanding the factors influencing implementation can facilitate translation of research evidence into practice, however no research exploring the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of general practice-delivered models of care for sleep health was identified. Therefore, a systematic review exploring the barriers and facilitators to the implement..

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