Key result
Participation in the IHI Breakthrough Series significantly improved the overall process score for chronic heart failure care compared to control organizations (17% vs 1%, P<0.0001).
Why the study?
Does the IHI BTS collaborative model improve quality of care indicators in patients with chronic heart failure?
Population
489 medical records of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) from 8 organizations
Comparison
Institute of Healthcare Improvement's… vs Care at comparable non-participating control…
Design
Cohort
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May support collaborative QI models to enhance HF care processes; leaves open effects on outcomes and sustainability.
Observational (n=489)
Yes
Does the IHI BTS collaborative model improve quality of care indicators in patients with chronic heart failure?
Absolute Event Rate: 17% vs 1%
p-value: p=< 0.0001
Participation in a disease-targeted collaborative quality improvement program significantly improved processes of care for chronic heart failure.
Asch et al. (2005) conducted an observational in chronic heart failure (CHF) (n=489). Institute of Healthcare Improvement's Breakthrough Series (IHI BTS) vs. Non-participating control organizations was evaluated on Single overall process score combining predefined quality indicators (p=< 0.0001). Participation in the IHI Breakthrough Series significantly improved the overall process score for chronic heart failure care compared to control organizations (17% vs 1%, P<0.0001).
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