Table 3.
Results from the factor analysis of the questionnaire statements on the implementation process
| Factor | Items | Loadings | Initial eigenvalue | Initial explained variance (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom-up strategies |
The manager being positive about the new practice |
0.84 |
3.78 |
42.0 |
| Information about the new practice |
0.83 |
|
|
|
| Continuous support and encouragement from the manager |
0.81 |
|
|
|
| Influence over the decision to introduce the new practice |
0.74 |
|
|
|
| Continuous support and encouragement from peers |
0.69 |
|
|
|
| Evaluation of the new practice after a certain amount of time |
0.60 |
|
|
|
| Top-down strategies | Patients requesting the new practice |
0.79 |
1.50 |
16.6 |
| Continuous support and encouragement from a change agent outside the organization |
0.74 |
|
|
|
| Financial support to the PHC centre | 0.62 |