Exploring the Implementation of Multiple Telementoring ECHO Programs From an Institutional and Organizational Perspective: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) is an innovative model to increase capacity to treat patients in their community. Despite a growing body of evidence supporting its effectiveness, little is known about the implementation processes of multiple ECHO programs within an institution from the perspective of executives and institutional leaders.

Objective

The study objective was to explore from an institutional and organizational standpoint the systemic characteristics that influence the implementation of Project ECHO programs, their growth within an ecosystem, and their sustainability.

Methods

Focus groups and individual interviews were carried out with executives and leaders from an institution that implemented 3 Project ECHO programs,

SUBMITTER: Page MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12614116 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature