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Facilitators of health systems change for tobacco dependence treatment: a qualitative study of stakeholders' perceptions.

Abstract：

BACKGROUND:Health systems play key roles in identifying tobacco users and providing evidence-based care to help them quit. Health systems change - changes to health care processes, policies and financing - has potential to build capacity within these systems to address tobacco use. In 2010, ClearWay MinnesotaSM piloted a health systems change funding initiative, providing resources and technical assistance to four health care systems. This paper presents findings from a process evaluation, describing key stakeholders' views on whether changes to how health systems treat tobacco use resulted from this initiative and what may have facilitated those changes. METHODS:A process evaluation was conducted by an independent evaluation firm. A qualitative case study approach provided understanding of systems change efforts. Interviews were conducted with key informants representing the health systems, funder and technical assistance providers. Core documents were reviewed and compared to thematic analysis from the interviews. Results were triangulated with existing literature to check for convergence or divergence. A cross-case analysis of the findings was conducted in which themes were compared and contrasted. RESULTS:All systems created and implemented well-defined written tobacco use screening, documentation and treatment referral protocols for every patient at every visit. Three implemented systematic follow-up procedures for patients referred to treatment, and three also implemented changes to electronic health records systems to facilitate screening, referral and reporting. Fax referral to quitline services was implemented or enhanced by two systems. Elements that facilitated successful systems changes included capitalizing on environmental changes, ensuring participation and support at all organizational levels, using technology, establishing ongoing training and continuous quality improvement mechanisms and leveraging external funding and technical assistance. CONCLUSIONS:This evaluation demonstrates that health systems can implement substantial changes to facilitate routine treatment of tobacco dependence in a relatively short timeframe. Implementing best practices like these, including increased emphasis on the implementation and use of electronic health record systems and healthcare quality measures, is increasingly important given the changing health care environment. Lessons learned from this project can be resources for states and health systems likely to implement similar systems changes.

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BMC Health Serv Res

journal_title

BMC health services research

authors

Jansen AL,Capesius TR,Lachter R,Greenseid LO,Keller PA

doi

10.1186/s12913-014-0575-4

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2014-11-19 00:00:00

pages

575

issn

1472-6963

pii

s12913-014-0575-4

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Facilitators of health systems change for tobacco dependence treatment: a qualitative study of stakeholders' perceptions.