It Takes Two to Tango: Researchers and Decision-Makers Collaborating to Implement Practice Changes for Patients with Multimorbidity

Healthc Q. 2016;19(2):55-59. doi: 10.12927/hcq.2016.24700.

Abstract

An integrated knowledge translation strategy is a key factor in fostering the implementation of practice changes. Building on a 15-year history of projects that include close collaboration between researchers and decision-makers in the Saguenay region of Quebec (Canada), the authors identify several key elements that resulted in practice changes in primary care and improved outcomes for patients with multimorbidity.

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Comorbidity*
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
  • Health Services Research
  • Humans
  • Primary Health Care / methods
  • Primary Health Care / organization & administration*
  • Quebec
  • Self Care