Table 4.
Barriers and facilitators associated with participating in the practice guideline development process
| Topic | Meana | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Barriers (n = 21) | ||
| The duration of the practice guideline development process; this can take up to two years | 3.45 | 1.28 |
| Lack of available time to attend practice guideline meetings | 3.57 | 1.25 |
| Financial costs associated with participating (e.g. time away from work, paying for parking) | 3.38 | 1.32 |
| Difficulty finding transportation, to be able to attend practice guideline meetings (e.g. no vehicle, no driver’s license) | 2.52 | 1.47 |
| No/limited access to internet and/or a telephone | 2.00 | 1.10 |
| Current health status (e.g. mobility issues) | 2.00 | 1.10 |
| Lack of knowledge about practice guidelines | 2.81 | 1.21 |
| Lack of technical knowledge (e.g. knowledge about research) | 2.50 | 1.36 |
| Lack of comfort in sharing personal thoughts and experiences within a group setting | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Lack of confidence in being able to contribute to the practice guideline development process | 1.80 | 0.83 |
| Facilitators (n = 21) | ||
| Having a personal interest in the practice guideline topic | 3.57 | 1.12 |
| Having a personal desire to “give back” | 4.19 | 0.75 |
| Knowing that there will be a positive impact on the clinical process, related to the topic of interest | 4.19 | 0.75 |
| Knowing that there will be a positive impact on your clinical outcomes (i.e. quality of life; survivorship) | 4.00 | 0.89 |
| Knowing that there will be a positive impact on the clinical outcomes of others | 4.38 | 0.74 |
| Being given clear expectations for involvement in the practice guideline development process | 3.71 | 0.85 |
| Receiving initial training to support your involvement in the practice guideline development process | 3.81 | 0.81 |
| Receiving ongoing training to support your involvement in the practice guideline development process | 3.85 | 0.81 |
| Receiving support/assistance with scientific concepts and terminology | 3.81 | 1.03 |
| Receiving support/encouragement from the nurses, doctors and researchers that make up the practice guideline development team | 4.05 | 0.74 |
| Receiving support/encouragement from the healthcare professionals that provide your care | 4.00 | 0.89 |
| Receiving reimbursement for costs associated with participating (e.g. parking costs) | 3.70 | 1.01 |
SD standard deviation
a5-point scale (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree)