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ArticleHealth research policy and systems2025

Implementing a rapid-learning health system in early intervention services for psychosis: qualitative evaluation of its feasibility and acceptability.

Manuela Ferrari, Marianne-Sarah Saulnier, Srividya N Iyer, Marc-André Roy, Amal Abdel-Baki

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Manuela FerrariMcGill University, 845 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC, H3A 0G4, Canada. manuela.ferrari@douglas.mcgill.ca.
Marianne-Sarah SaulnierUniversité du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, QC, H3C 3P8, Canada.
Srividya N IyerMcGill University, 845 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, QC, H3A 0G4, Canada.
Marc-André RoyUniversité Laval, 2325, rue de l'Université, Québec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada.
Amal Abdel-BakiUniversité de Montréal, 2900, boulevard Edouard Montpetit, Montréal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada.

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Abstract

backgroundHeterogeneity in implementing essential evidence-based early intervention for psychosis services (EIS) components persists despite existing fidelity standards/guidelines in many countries. Rapid-learning health systems (RLHS) may remedy these challenges, improving service delivery through systematic data collection, analysis, feedback and capacity-building activities. SARPEP (Système Apprenant Rapide pour les Programmes de Premiers Épisodes Psychotiques) is the first Canadian RLHS for EIS. This paper presents qualitative findings from the mixed-method study that evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of SARPEP.

methodsWe conducted six focus groups on the implementation of SARPEP with 25 participants from all SARPEP stakeholder groups; most were involved from project inception and throughout the 3-year implementation. The Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework (Glasgow, et al., 2019) and Lessard's dimensions for learning health systems guided data collection and deductive analysis.

resultsReach: focus group participants reflected SARPEP reach and included all stakeholders involved (six service users, two family members, four psychiatrists, six managers, seven team leaders) who shared their experiences. EFFECTIVENESS: participants confirmed that SARPEP improved program capacity for data collection on core indicators and promoted evidence-based practices. Adoption: participants supported the selection of specific indicators and need to improve data-gathering technologies in the RLHS, even while challenges persisted regarding the integration of digital platform use by service users into routine care. Implementation and maintenance: all participants credited the RLHS with enabling mutual learning, self-reflection of programs and shared improvement of practices.

conclusionsSARPEP contributes to promote evidence-based care and a sense of belonging within the Quebec EIS network.

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Delivery of Health CareEarly Medical InterventionMental Health ServicesPsychotic DisordersAdultCanadaCapacity BuildingEvidence-Based PracticeFeasibility StudiesFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleProgram EvaluationQualitative ResearchStakeholder Participation

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PMCPMC11909817

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