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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedBlebu BE, Liu PY, Harrington M
Implementation of cross-sector partnerships: a description of implementation factors related to addressing social determinants to reduce racial disparities in adverse birth outcomes.
The purpose of this mixed methods design study was to integrate the perspectives of healthcare staff and community-based partner organizations to describe the implementation of a cross-sector partnership developed for the purpose of addressing social and structural determinants in pregnancy. The researchers utilized in-depth interviews and social network analysis to incorporate the perspectives of healthcare clinicians and staff with the views of community-based partner organizations to identify implementation factors related to cross-sector partnerships. The study identified 7 implementation variables related to 3 themes: strengths of a network approach to cross-sector collaboration, relationship-centered care, and barriers and facilitators of cross-sector partnerships. The study results highlighted establishing relationships between healthcare staff, patients, and community-based partner organizations.
AHRQ-funded; HS026407.
Citation: Blebu BE, Liu PY, Harrington M .
Implementation of cross-sector partnerships: a description of implementation factors related to addressing social determinants to reduce racial disparities in adverse birth outcomes.
Front Public Health 2023 Jun 16; 11:1106740. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1106740..
Keywords: Social Determinants of Health, Disparities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Maternal Care, Women, Implementation
Moniz MH, Bonawitz K, Wetmore MK
Implementing immediate postpartum contraception: a comparative case study at 11 hospitals.
Researchers examined how organizational context and implementation strategies drive successful implementation of immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception services, with a goal of informing the design of future implementation interventions. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with clinicians, nurses, residents, pharmacy and revenue cycle staff, and hospital administrators. They found that implementation efforts in maternity settings may be more successful if they select strategies to optimize local conditions for success. They recommended future research to evaluate whether these strategies effectively optimize local conditions for successful implementation in a variety of settings.
AHRQ-funded; HS025465; HS023784.
Citation: Moniz MH, Bonawitz K, Wetmore MK .
Implementing immediate postpartum contraception: a comparative case study at 11 hospitals.
Implement Sci Commun 2021 Apr 12;2(1):42. doi: 10.1186/s43058-021-00136-7..
Keywords: Maternal Care, Women, Hospitals, Implementation, Sexual Health
Walter AW, Julce C, Sidduri N AW, Julce C, Sidduri N
Study protocol for the implementation of the Gabby Preconception Care System - an evidence-based, health information technology intervention for Black and African American women.
This hybrid type II implementation-effectiveness cohort study aimed at evaluating appropriateness, acceptability and feasibility implementation outcomes, while also systematically examining the clinical effectiveness of a preconception care (PCC) intervention, the Gabby System, for Black and African American women receiving health services in community-based sites. Contextual factors that influenced uptake and appropriate implementation strategies were identified to inform future scalability of the intervention.
AHRQ-funded; HS025131.
Citation: Walter AW, Julce C, Sidduri N AW, Julce C, Sidduri N .
Study protocol for the implementation of the Gabby Preconception Care System - an evidence-based, health information technology intervention for Black and African American women.
BMC Health Serv Res 2020 Sep 21;20(1):889. doi: 10.1186/s12913-020-05726-0..
Keywords: Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Women, Health Information Technology (HIT), Evidence-Based Practice, Community-Based Practice, Implementation
Bonawitz K, Wetmore M, Heisler M
Champions in context: which attributes matter for change efforts in healthcare?
The authors sought to identify and describe champion attributes influencing outcomes of healthcare change efforts. Using postpartum contraceptive care as a case study, they found that effective champions appear to leverage six key attributes to facilitate healthcare change efforts. They concluded that prospective evaluations of the interactions among champion attributes, context, and outcomes may further elucidate how champions exert their effects.
AHRQ-funded; HS025465.
Citation: Bonawitz K, Wetmore M, Heisler M .
Champions in context: which attributes matter for change efforts in healthcare?
Implement Sci 2020 Aug 6;15(1):62. doi: 10.1186/s13012-020-01024-9..
Keywords: Implementation, Sexual Health, Women, Maternal Care