Implementation strategies for large scale quality improvement initiatives in primary care settings: a qualitative assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The EvidenceNOW: Advancing Heart Health in Primary Care was designed to assist primary care practices in the US in implementing evidence-based practices in cardiovascular care and building capacity for quality improvement. EvidenceNOW, NCT03054090, was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov on 15/02/2017. The goals of this study were to gain a comprehensive understanding of perspectives from research participants and research team members on the value of implementation strategies and factors that influenced the EvidenceNOW initiative in Virginia.

Methods

In 2018, we conducted 25 focus groups with clinicians and staff at participating practices, including 80 physicians, advanced practice clinicians, practice managers and other practice staff. We also con

SUBMITTER: Goldberg DG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10655333 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature