The Intervention Selection Toolbox to improve patient-relevant outcomes: an implementation and qualitative evaluation study in colorectal cancer surgery

Author:

Smalbroek Bo P1,Vijverberg Joanna R.G.2,Fahim Milad1,Dijksman Lea M.1,Biesma Douwe H.3,Smits Anke B.1,Prof Frits G. Merode2,Nat Paul B.1

Affiliation:

1. St. Antonius Hospital

2. Maastricht University Medical Centre+

3. Leiden University Medical Centre

Abstract

Abstract Background: The concept of value-based healthcare is being used worldwide to improve healthcare. The Intervention Selection Toolbox was developed to bridge the gap of value-based healthcare, between insights in outcomes and actual quality improvement initiatives. In this study we aimed to evaluate the implementation process of the Intervention Selection Toolbox in daily practice of a quality improvement team in a hospital setting. Methods: A mixed-methods case study design was used. The Intervention Selection Toolbox was used by a multidisciplinary quality improvement team for colorectal cancer care in a large teaching hospital. In-depth semi-structured interviews, focusing on the key elements of process evaluation, were conducted after implementation with representatives of the quality improvement team to evaluate the use of the Intervention Selection Toolbox. Quantitative data regarding improvement initiatives and degree of implementation was also collected. Results: The use of the Intervention Selection Toolbox initially resulted in 80 potential quality improvement initiatives. Eventually, two high potential improvement initiatives were selected. Some components of the toolbox were successfully implemented in daily practice, although ‘standard monitoring’ and ‘causal chain analysis’ proved more difficult to implement. Qualitative analysis showed added value in the use of the toolbox, but identified time and organizational management as restricting factors. Conclusions: The Intervention Selection Toolbox is useful to systematically identify improvement initiatives with impact on health outcomes that matter to patients. However, before implementation organizational structure should be optimized to maximize success and efficiency on integration of the Intervention Selection Toolbox.

Publisher

Research Square Platform LLC

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