Bennett, Kevin
Institution: University of South Carolina (USC) at Columbia
Grant Title: Chronic
Care Quality Improvement Learning Laboratory (cQuILL)
Grant Number: K02 HS17013
Duration: 4
years (2007-2011)
Total Award: $384,600
Project Description: This research has three
aims:
- Improve provider utilization of Health Information Technology (Health IT) systems by active participation
in Health IT customization.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of Health IT for patient
self-management goal setting support.
- Support total panel management by
utilizing Health IT systems and patient management reports.
Career Goals: Dr. Bennett is an Assistant Professor
in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of South
Carolina School of Medicine. He received his Ph.D. in Public Health
Administration from the University of South Carolina and was an Assistant Professor
at the Jiann-Ping School of Public Health at Georgia Southern University prior
to accepting his appointment at USC. Dr. Bennett would like to build his
career research agenda around improving health outcomes among vulnerable
populations through improvements in the process of care using Health IT.
Progress to Date: The baseline workflow
analysis for Aim #1 has been performed. Additionally, the Information
Technology Acceptance Model (ITAM) survey was administered to faculty and staff
as well as provider and staff satisfaction survey.
Future Plans: Another round of the ITAM and
provider/staff satisfaction surveys will be administered. Work on Aim #2 will
be focused on and the PI will continue with his proposed academic work.
Highlights and Specific Accomplishments:
- Co-investigator, Quality
Improvement Technology Infrastructure Development in Academic Family
Medicine Practice, funded by The Duke Endowment.
K-Generated Publications: None thus far.
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