The AAFP National Research Network will conduct an external evaluation of The Healthy Communities Collaborative TM (HCC) program. During this study we will evaluate the ongoing process of monitoring the fidelity of the program components and delivery, thus providing real-time feedback to the project implementation team, while focusing on the proposed outcomes measures.
The following measures will be used in the evaluation: site visits, field notes/observations, structured interviews with physician leaders, and semi-structured interviews with practice staff, Clinical Staff Questionnaire (CSQ) completed by all members of the practice and random Patient Chart Audits.
Health Communities Collaborative Evaluation
Study Description and Methods
Specific Aims and Objectives
The specific aims of the evaluation will align with the specific aims of the HCC project.
- Evaluation of HCC Focus 1: Practice Organization & Leadership
- Evaluation of HCC Focus 2: Practice Measurement, Assessment & Improvement
- Evaluation of HCC Focus 3 – Practice Redesign: Chronic Care Model
- Evaluation of HCC Focus 4 – Clinical Care and Performance
- Overall Process Evaluation of the HCC program
Timeline
This project is being conducted from January 2011 through December 2012.
Status
This study is currently looking for control sites. Please contact Rusty McLouth if you're interested in participating.
Contact Information
For additional information about this study, please contact:
Rusty McLouth, MS
Project Manager/Research Associcate
AAFP National Research Network
1-800-274-2237, x3182
rmclouth@aafp.org
Elizabeth Stewart, PhD, MBA
Principal Investigator
AAFP National Research Network
estewart@aafp.org
Rusty McLouth, MS
Project Manager/Research Associcate
AAFP National Research Network
1-800-274-2237, x3182
rmclouth@aafp.org
Elizabeth Stewart, PhD, MBA
Principal Investigator
AAFP National Research Network
estewart@aafp.org
Key Findings and Publications
This project is currently collecting data. Please check back at a later date for results and key findings.
This evaluation is funded by the AAFP CME Division.
