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.