DEVELOPING A PRACTICAL, SCALABLE QI INITIATIVE FOR FQHCS IN WASHINGTON STATE: THE COGNITION IN PRIMARY CARE PROGRAM
2024
Cognition in Primary Care Program
Sample size: 14
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Gaster Barak
Primary Institution: University of Washington
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess the effectiveness of a quality improvement initiative for cognitive evaluations in primary care.
Conclusion
The Cognition in Primary Care program led to increased use of cognitive evaluation tools and identification of cognitive impairment in patients.
Supporting Evidence
- The CPC program was implemented in 14 community-based primary care clinics.
- Positive effects included increased uptake of EHR tools by PCPs.
- More cognitive tests were entered into the EHR after the program.
Takeaway
This study shows that training doctors and giving them tools can help them find more patients with memory problems.
Methodology
Focus group interviews were used to develop the CPC initiative, which included continuing education and EHR tools.
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