Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2014

Publication Title

Nursing and Health Sciences

First Page

291

Last Page

297

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/nhs.12098

Abstract

In this study, we explored the relationship between changes in resident health outcomes, practitioner communication patterns, and practitioner perceptions of group effectiveness within a quality-improvement collaborative of nursing home clinicians. Survey and interview data were collected from nursing home clinicians participating in a quality-improvement collaborative. Quality-improvement outcomes were evaluated using US Federal and State minimum dataset measures. Models were specified evaluating the relationships between resident outcomes, staff perceptions of communication patterns, and staff perceptions of collaborative effectiveness. Interview data provided deeper understanding of the quantitative findings. Reductions in fall rates were highest in facilities where respondents experienced the highest levels of communication with collaborative members outside of scheduled meetings, and where respondents perceived that the collaborative kept them informed and provided new ideas. Clinicians observed that participation in a quality-improvement collaborative positively influenced the ability to share innovative ideas and expand the quality-improvement program within their nursing home. For practitioners, a high level of communication, both inside and outside of meetings, was key to making measurable gains in resident health outcomes.

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‘This is a peer reviewed version of the following article:

Arling, P. A., Abrahamson, K. A., Inui, T., Miech, E. J. and Arling, G. W. 2014. “Communication and Effectiveness in a U.S. Nursing Home Quality Improvement Collaborative,” Nursing and Health Sciences, 16, pgs 291-297.

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which has been published in final form at: 10.1111/nhs.12098. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance With Wiley Terms and Conditions for self-archiving'.

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