Structured intervention utilizing state professional societies to foster quality improvement in practice

The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
Suzanne LazorickCarole M Lannon

Abstract

Despite the existence of guidelines for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), clinical practices vary substantially. Practitioners can apply quality improvement (QI) strategies to adapt office processes and clinical practice towards evidence-based care. We identified facilitators and barriers to participation in a professional society-led structured collaborative to learn QI methods and improve care. Ten chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics participated in the effort. Support to chapter leaders included conference calls, listserv, technical support, and data aggregation. Support from the chapters to participating pediatricians included online continuing medical education modules, a workshop, chart reviews, and QI coaching. Qualitative data were obtained through interviews of 22 project leaders and reviews of project progress reports. Quantitative results were obtained from surveys of 186 physician participants. Outcomes included facilitators/barriers to program implementation, evidence for sustained chapter QI infrastructure, and participant assessment of improvements in care. Facilitators included physician opinion leaders, a workshop, conference calls, QI support, and opportunities for shared learning. Ba...Continue Reading

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Feb 14, 2014·International Journal for Quality in Health Care : Journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care·Tamara JohnRachel Y Moon

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