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ArticleBMJ open quality2026

Assessing stakeholder readiness for implementation of a diabetes prevention programme for patients with recent gestational diabetes: a short report.

Katelyn Sushko, Apishanthi Sriskandarajah, Sameen Ali, Megan Racey, Ishraq Rahman, Sandhya Sahye-Pudaruth, Diana Sherifali, Kelly Smith, Aimen Zehra, Lorraine Lipscombe

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Katelyn SushkoWomen's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada katelyn.sushko@wchospital.ca.ORCID 0000-0002-8530-6900
Apishanthi SriskandarajahWomen's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sameen AliWomen's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Megan RaceySchool of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Ishraq RahmanWomen's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sandhya Sahye-PudaruthSchool of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Diana SherifaliSchool of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Kelly SmithInstitute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Aimen ZehraWomen's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Lorraine LipscombeWomen's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Abstract

backgroundImplementing guideline-based diabetes prevention programs (DPPs) for women with recent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is critical, given the global rise in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and the established association between GDM and subsequent diabetes risk. Implementing new healthcare programs, however, is inherently challenging, as success depends on the engagement and commitment of frontline providers. Determining stakeholders' readiness for change was therefore critical before implementing a postpartum DPP for patients with recent GDM.

methodWe conducted a cross-sectional survey of healthcare providers across three DPP implementation settings in Ontario, Canada. Survey measures included the Organizational Readiness for Implementing Change (ORIC) scale and a measure assessing constructs from the inner setting domain of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). Due to our low sample size, we analyzed results descriptively.

resultsWe surveyed 36 stakeholders across three implementation settings. The ORIC scale and CFIR-based measurement tool scores were relatively high (greater than 4.00 out of 5.00) across most participants. Scores were similar across service types and professional roles.

conclusionsStakeholders across three settings appear ready to implement a postpartum DPP for patients with GDM. Although those from an integrated care setting tended toward higher readiness based on change efficacy and commitment, the results of the CFIR-based measurement tool underscore the importance of using tailored approaches when implementing programs in community-based settings with lower resources.

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Diabetes, GestationalDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Stakeholder ParticipationAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansOntarioPregnancySurveys and QuestionnairesHealthcare quality improvementHealth services researchTransitions in care

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PMCPMC13150911

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