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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedRangachari P
Innovation implementation in the context of hospital QI: lessons learned and strategies for success.
This paper conducts an integrative review of the literature on "innovation implementation" in hospitals and health systems over the last decade, since the spotlight was cast on "innovation implementation failure" in health care organizations (HCOs). It summarizes the lessons learned from the literature, discusses the relevance of management research on innovation implementation in HCOs, and identifies future research avenues.
AHRQ-funded; HS024335.
Citation: Rangachari P .
Innovation implementation in the context of hospital QI: lessons learned and strategies for success.
Innov Entrep Health 2018;5:1-14. doi: 10.2147/ieh.s151040.
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Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Health Systems, Health Information Technology (HIT), Implementation, Quality Improvement, Hospitals, Quality of Care
Nix M, McNamara P, Genevro J
AHRQ Author: Nix M, McNamara P, Genevro J, Vargas N, Mistry K, Fournier A, Shofer M, Lomotan E, Miller T, Ricciardi R, Bierman AS
Learning collaboratives: Insights and a new taxonomy from AHRQ's two decades of experience.
The authors examined AHRQ's experience with learning collaboratives to characterize their attributes, identify factors that might contribute to their success or failure, and assess the challenges they encountered. Building on the literature and insights from AHRQ's experience, they propose a taxonomy that can offer guidance to decision makers and funders about the factors they should consider in developing collaboratives.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Nix M, McNamara P, Genevro J .
Learning collaboratives: Insights and a new taxonomy from AHRQ's two decades of experience.
Health Aff 2018 Feb;37(2):205-12. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2017.1144.
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Keywords: Learning Health Systems, Health Systems, Quality Improvement, Quality of Care, Healthcare Delivery
Bishai D, Sherry M, Pereira CC
Development and usefulness of a district health systems tool for performance improvement in essential public health functions in Botswana and Mozambique.
This study describes the development of a self-audit tool for public health and the associated methodology for implementing a district health system self-audit tool that can provide quantitative data on how district governments perceive their performance of the essential public health functions. It found that instant feedback from the audit was a feature that 100 percent of pilot respondents found most useful.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Bishai D, Sherry M, Pereira CC .
Development and usefulness of a district health systems tool for performance improvement in essential public health functions in Botswana and Mozambique.
J Public Health Manag Pract 2016 Nov-Dec;22(6):586-96. doi: 10.1097/phh.0000000000000407.
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Keywords: Health Systems, Public Health, Quality Improvement
Fisher ES, Shortell SM, Savitz LA
Implementation science: A potential catalyst for delivery system reform.
Understanding which of the multitude of technological, policy, and organizational changes under way are most effective at improving care is a critical challenge. This article describes 3 ideas that could be helpful: application of a well-grounded conceptual framework; distinguishing 3 distinct types of innovations that health systems are using to improve care; and a focus on building the information systems needed to accelerate timely learning.
AHRQ-funded; HS024075.
Citation: Fisher ES, Shortell SM, Savitz LA .
Implementation science: A potential catalyst for delivery system reform.
JAMA 2016 Jan 26;315(4):339-40. doi: 10.1001/jama.2015.17949..
Keywords: Healthcare Delivery, Implementation, Quality Improvement, Quality of Care, Health Systems