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Title Implementation of the asthma practice guideline in the Army Medical Department : evaluation of process and effects
Published Santa Monica, CA : Rand, ©2005
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Description 1 online resource (xxxiv, 176 pages) : illustrations
Contents Introduction -- Methods and data -- Asthma populations and practices at the baseline -- The guideline implementation process -- Effects of guideline implementation -- Synthesis of findings from the demonstration -- Appendix A. Hypotheses for effects of improved asthma care practices -- Appendix B. Evaluation methodology -- Appendix C. Modules of the climate survey -- Appendix D. Physician questionnaire -- Appendix E. Analyses of asthma metrics
Summary In partnership with the Army Medical Department (AMEDD), RAND researchers worked to implement clinical practice guidelines in treatment of three common ailments (asthma, diabetes, and low back pain). This report is an evaluation of the asthma practice guideline demonstration. It documents the extent to which intended actions were implemented, assesses short-term effects on clinical practices, and measures the quality and limitations of available data for monitoring practice improvements and clinical outcomes. The authors found that, although the implementation scored some notable successes, resource limitations and organizational barriers curbed overall progress. They conclude that allowing for flexibility, monitoring the facilities consistently, and training providers thoroughly are the keys to implementing the practice guidelines throughout AMEDD. The also concluded that patient education was an area in need of improvement
Related To Supersedes RAND/DRR-2872-A
RAND/DRR-2872-A
Notes "RAND Arroyo Center."
"Center for Military Health Policy Research."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-176)
Notes Army. DASW01-01-C-0003. AR200 5A02. Ar200 1007
In Books at JSTOR: Open Access JSTOR
Subject United States. Army -- Medical care -- Standards
United States. Army Medical Department (1968- )
SUBJECT United States Army Medical Department
United States. Army fast
United States. Army Medical Department (1968- ) fast
Subject Asthma -- Treatment -- United States -- Evaluation
Soldiers -- Medical care -- United States
Asthma -- therapy
Process Assessment, Health Care
Case Management -- organization & administration
Guideline Adherence
Military Medicine -- organization & administration
MEDICAL -- Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Respiratory.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- Diplomacy.
Soldiers -- Medical care
United States
Genre/Form Statistics
Statistics.
Statistiques.
Form Electronic book
Author Farley, Donna.
Cretin, Shan
Vernez, Georges
Pieklik, Suzanne
Dydek, George J
Quiter, Elaine S
Ashwood, J. Scott
Tu, Wenli
Arroyo Center.
Center for Military Health Policy Research.
Rand Corporation.
United States. Army
ISBN 9780833040732
0833040731
9780833037565
0833037560