Quality Improvement in Chronic Illness Care: A Collaborative Approach

Authors: Wagner, Edward H.; Glasgow, Russell E.; Davis, Connie; Bonomi, Amy E.; Provost, Lloyd; McCulloch, David; Carver, Penny; Sixta, Connie

Source: Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, Volume 27, Number 2, February 2001 , pp. 63-80(18)

Publisher: Joint Commission Resources

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Abstract:

The authors describe a national collaborative effort to improve clinical care of diabetes — the Chronic Illness Breakthrough Series — and present findings based on the experience of the 23 participating health systems.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2001-02-01

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Published monthly, The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to providing health professionals with the information they need to promote the quality and safety of health care. The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety invites original manuscripts on the development, adaptation, and/or implementation of innovative thinking, strategies, and practices in improving quality and safety in health care. Case studies, program or project reports, reports of new methodologies or new applications of methodologies, research studies on the effectiveness of improvement interventions, and commentaries on issues and practices are all considered.

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