Abstract:Objective To identify the barriers to implementation of Internet Plus continuing care for patients with post-stroke dysphagia (PSD), and to provide a reference for targeted interventions.Methods An interview outline was created based on the theoretical domains framework, then semi-structured interviews were conducted among 25 healthcare professionals.Thematic analysis was utilized to analyze the data and identify the themes.Results A total of 14 themes (barriers) were identified, including lack of a sense of labor value and self-efficacy among healthcare professionals, as well as poor adherence to rehabilitation training among patients, etc.These barriers were categorized into five theoretical domains:social/professional role and identity, beliefs about capabilities, memory, attention and decision processes, environmental context and resources, and social influences.Conclusion There are many barriers to the implementation of Internet Plus continuing care to PSD patients.Interventions should be targeted at these barriers to provide patients with sustained high-quality rehabilitation care.