Process Evaluation for Technology Enabled AF Detection

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Process Evaluation for Technology Enabled Atrial Fibrillation Detection in Secondary Care in Scotland

• IRAS ID

  244713

• Contact name

  Marilyn Lennon

• Contact email

  marilyn.lennon@strath.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  University of Strathclyde

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 9 months, 21 days

• Research summary

  NHS Lanarkshire are adopting a new approved Atrial Fibrillation monitoring device to detect atrial fibrillation in patients following a stroke. This project aims to evaluate and conduct a process evaluation to capture the experiences of the patients and professionals with regards to this service. The information we will gather will be used to produce current,and future care pathways. We will also document experiences through interviews, and other qualitative methods, to highlight barriers and facilitators to the implementation of technology in AF services.

• REC name

  South East Scotland REC 02

• REC reference

  18/SS/0109

• Date of REC Opinion

  2 Oct 2018

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion