Best practices: implementation of a glucose screening program based on diffusion of innovation theory methods

Psychiatr Serv. 2011 Jan;62(1):12-4. doi: 10.1176/ps.62.1.pss6201_0012.

Abstract

There is public health interest in the identification and treatment of modifiable cardiometabolic risk factors among patients treated with antipsychotic medications. However, best-practice screening recommendations endorsed by multiple medical organizations have not translated into real-world clinical practice. Quality improvement strategies may help to address the gap between policy and implementation. This column describes the successful implementation of a best-practice glucose screening program in a large network of community mental health centers that was based on Six Sigma and diffusion of innovation theory.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Benchmarking*
  • Blood Glucose
  • Community Mental Health Services
  • Community Networks
  • Diffusion of Innovation*
  • Humans
  • Hyperglycemia / chemically induced
  • Hyperglycemia / prevention & control*
  • Mass Screening*
  • Quality Improvement*
  • United States

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Blood Glucose