Limitations
Study limitations have been recognised. The data collection and analysis
were carried out by a single investigator who is involved with stroke
improvement work therefore increasing the potential for subjectivity in
the analysis and discussion of findings. To mitigate this the study was
supervised by two experienced researchers and the findings were sent to
participants for feedback to reduce this potential.
This was a small study with only eight participants from one Health
Board. Its size limits transferability as it focuses on the experiences
of this limited group of participants. Service users’ perspectives of
SSCB implementation were not sought. Those interviewed suggested that
most patients have no awareness of the existence of the SSCB. Ideally
service users’ experience should be included in any future research in
this area.