Barriers and facilitators of implementation of liver screening in an outreach-based care pathway for people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders: a qualitative study of clinicians’ and stakeholders’ perspectives

Integrating liver screening into outreach-based drug and alcohol services was considered acceptable by staff and stakeholders when supported by interagency partnerships, targeted funding, and motivated staff. Future implementation efforts should prioritise keyworker training and enhanced communication between drug and alcohol and hepatology services.