Quality improvement collaborative aiming for Proactive HEAlthcare of Older People in Care Homes (PEACH): a realist evaluation protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This protocol describes a study of a quality improvement collaborative (QIC) to support implementation and delivery of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in UK care homes. The QIC will be formed of health and social care professionals working in and with care homes and will be supported by clinical, quality improvement and research specialists. QIC participants will receive quality improvement training using the Model for Improvement. An appreciative approach to working with care homes will be encouraged through facilitated shared learning events, quality improvement coaching and assistance with project evaluation.

Methods and analysis

The QIC will be delivered across a range of partnering organisations which plan, deliver and evaluate health services for

SUBMITTER: Devi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6252778 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature