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This research aims to assess the effectiveness of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) practice transformations in improving primary care delivery.

November 13, 2010Medical Care

Evaluation of Patient Centered Medical Home Practice Transformation Initiatives

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Randomized trial evaluates primary care transformation using PCMH initiatives, suggesting comprehensive methods are vital.

This research aims to assess the effectiveness of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) practice transformations in improving primary care delivery.
Investigators examined 9 evaluations of PCMH implementation, sharing experiences and strategies.
A year-long iterative process informed 7 consensus recommendations for future evaluations.
Recommendations included mixed-methods approaches combining qualitative and quantitative data.
Consensus on 7 recommendations for evaluating PCMH initiatives was achieved.
Recommendations emphasize critical evaluation of models and interactions of PCMH components over time.
Calls for including both qualitative interviews and quantitative measures in future assessments.

Crabtree et al. (2010) studied this question.

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