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Previous research points towards implementation difficulties but there are no studies specifically investigating the process of implementing TT in psychiatric inpatient care (PIC). Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore mid-level leaders\u2019 and implementation leads\u2019 perspectives on implementing TT in PIC, analysed through the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Design<\/jats:title>\n This qualitative study used semistructured interviews with 11 mid-level leaders and implementation leads who took part in implementing TT. The interviews were analysed using deductive qualitative content analysis, with the CFIR applied as a structured matrix in the analysis.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Setting<\/jats:title>\n The study was conducted in PIC settings at three wards within secondary care healthcare services in northern Sweden.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Participants<\/jats:title>\n Participants were 11 mid-level leaders and implementation leads involved in the implementation of TT in PIC.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Interventions<\/jats:title>\n TT is scheduled for 1\u2009hour, 5\u2009days a week. During this hour, nursing staff and patients engage in joint activities, while one or two staff members oversee administrative duties. No meetings, visits or other ward-related activities are scheduled during this hour.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Deductive content analysis resulted in 15 categories sorted into 4 domains and 11 constructs. TT was perceived as advantageous and aligned with the wards\u2019 mission. However, one key finding was that mid-level leaders and implementation leads found implementation challenging as they perceived that some innovation deliverers viewed joint activities within TT as lacking value and not being \u2018proper work\u2019. Furthermore, there was a need for more information and a clearer rationale for the intervention in order to improve implementation and delivery.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n The findings indicate a discrepancy in values and attitudes between leaders and innovation deliverers regarding what constitutes meaningful care in psychiatric inpatient settings. Implementation was further influenced by challenges related to leadership and motivating others. Barriers to implementing TT may not be addressable through implementation and intervention training alone. 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