Implementation of the asthma practice guideline in the Army Medical Department evaluation of process and effects
In partnership with the Army Medical Department (AMEDD), RAND researchers worked to implement clinical practice guidelines in treatment of three common ailments (asthma, diabetes, and low back pain). This report is an evaluation of the asthma practice guideline demonstration. It documents the extent...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Santa Monica, CA :
Rand
c2005.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009426453906719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE- Introduction; Overview of the Military Health System; The DoD/VA Guideline Adaptation Process; The AMEDD-RAND Guideline Implementation Project; Overview of the Asthma Practice Guideline; A Systems Approach to Implementation; The AMEDD Guideline Implementation Process; The Demonstration Sites; The RAND Evaluation; Organization of This Report; CHAPTER TWO- Methods and Data; Process Evaluation Methods; Outcome Evaluation; Estimating the Costs of Care
- CHAPTER THREE- Asthma Populations and Practices at the Baseline The Asthma Population Served by Army MTFs; Baseline Performance on Asthma Care Measures at the Study MTFs; Summary; CHAPTER FOUR- The Guideline Implementation Process; MEDCOM Support; Structure and Support at the MTFs; Implementation Activities and Progress; Lessons Learned; CHAPTER FIVE- Effects of Guideline Implementation; Provider Knowledge and Acceptance of the Guideline; Reported Changes in Clinical Practices; Analysis of Effects on Service Delivery; Estimated Costs of Care; Summary
- CHAPTER SIX- Synthesis of Findings from the Demonstration Findings on the Implementation Process; Effects of Implementing Practice Improvements; Data Issues; Recommendations; APPENDIX A- Hypotheses for Effects of Improved Asthma Care Practices; APPENDIX B- Evaluation Methodology; APPENDIX C- Modules of the Climate Survey; APPENDIX D- Physician Questionnaire; APPENDIX E- Analyses of Asthma Metrics; Bibliography
