Community testing - programme implementation: health board leads' experiences

This qualitative study provides insights into health board leads’ experiences of the Community Testing Programme, with a focus on good practice examples, challenges and lessons learned.


Research questions

This study aimed to answer the following research questions:

  • How has the Community Testing Programme been operating?
    • What models of implementation have been put in place?
    • How have NHS Boards worked together with local authorities and other partners to deliver the Programme?
    • What successes has the Programme achieved and what challenges has it faced?
  • How has community engagement been pursued?
    • What do Health Board leads perceive as the main barriers to testing among their local populations?
    • What outreach and communication strategies have been used by the Health Boards?
  • What lessons can be learned from the implementation of the Community Testing Programme?
    • What worked well and what could have been done differently?
    • What have been the positive and negative unintended consequences of the Community Testing Programme?

Contact

Email: serena.digenova@gov.scot

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