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A process for developing an implementation intervention: QUERI Series

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Curran, Geoffrey M, Mukherjee, Snigda, Allee, Elise, Owen, Richard R·2008·Implementation Science

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BACKGROUND: This article describes the process used by the authors in developing an implementation intervention to assist VA substance use disorder clinics in adopting guideline-based practices for treating depression. This article is one in a Series of articles documenting implementation science frameworks and tools developed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI). METHODS: The process involves two steps: 1) diagnosis of site-specific implementation needs, barriers, and facilitators (i.e., formative evaluation); and 2) the use of multi-disciplinary teams of local staff, implementation experts, and clinical experts to interpret diagnostic data and develop site-specific interventions. In the current project, data were collected via observations of program activities and key informant interviews with clinic staff and patients. The assessment investigated a wide range of macro- and micro-level determinants of organizational and provider behavior. CONCLUSION: The implementation development process described here is presented as an optional method (or series of steps) to consider when designing a small scale, multi-site implementation study. The process grew from an evidence-based quality improvement strategy developed for - and proven efficacious in - primary care settings. The authors are currently studying the efficacy of the process across a spectrum of specialty care treatment settings.

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Authors
Curran, G. M., Mukherjee, S., Allee, E., & Owen, R. R.
Affiliations
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (US)
Corresponding author
Curran, Geoffrey M
Venue
Implementation Science
Published
2008-03-19
Volume
3
Issue
1
Pages
17-17
ISSN
1748-5908 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2059859514
Cited by
110
References
58
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FWCI
7.74
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Implementation Science (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
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  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Health Services Research and Development
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Policy Implementation Science
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Clinical practice guidelines implementation
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Sciences Research and Education
Keywords
depression treatment, guideline adoption, formative assessment, barriers and facilitators, specialist care, veterans

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