Qualitative findings on building a partnered approach to implementation of a group-based diabetes intervention in VA primary care.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:Conduct a formative evaluation to inform the implementation of 'Empowering Patients in Chronic Care' (EPIC), an evidence-based interdisciplinary group medical appointment intervention to improve collaborative goal-setting in patients with treated but uncontrolled diabetes. DESIGN:The formative evaluation involved qualitative, in-depth interviews with clinicians, structured according to the Promoting Action on Research in Health Services framework. Interviews elicited (1) participants' knowledge regarding interdisciplinary group self-management and goal-setting programmes and how well clinicians embrace these interventions (evidence), (2) physical and social climate at each target facility and how the intervention can best be embedded into routine primary care (context) and (3) si

SUBMITTER: Arney J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5780715 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature