“It’s a priority”: a qualitative analysis of the implementation of a maternal equity safety bundle in Massachusetts
Leadership prioritization of equity and a culture of equity emerged as facilitators to successful implementation of elements of the Equity MSB. Challenges identified included resistance to change among colleagues, limited resources, and clinician siloes. When compared to previously implemented MSBs, participants found that leadership made this work a priority. As future hospital teams embark on implementing equity-focused action, these known facilitators and barriers should be considered and addressed during the pre- and early-implementation phases.
Authors
- Claire Conklin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1372-7079)
- Hafsatou Diop (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3654-9674)
- Heather A. Olden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1234-2456)
- Anna Kheyfets (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5905-7891)
- Howard Cabral (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1185-8331)
- Eugene Declercq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5411-3033)
- Elysia Larson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4099-536X)
- Tonia J. Rhone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5420-2220)
- Audra R. Meadows (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2747-0075)
- Kali Vitek
- Ndidiamaka Amutah‐Onukagha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1194-9927)
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- Tufts University (US)
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (US)
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health (US)
- Harvard University (US)
- Cornell University (US)
- Presbyterian Hospital (US)
- Perinatal Institute (GB)
- University of California San Diego Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Implementation Science Communications
- Published
- 2025-03-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-025-00703-2
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.25
Funders
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities