RC and Transformation of Primary Care
Primary care innovations are essential for achieving the goals of accountable care. Much of the current work on relational coordination in healthcare is beginning to incorporate a focus on primary care transformation. Here we share recent studies that provide insight into the role of relational coordination in the transformation of primary care. For additional insight, please attend our March webinar on "Designing Primary Care that is Patient Centered and Relationally Coordinated," facilitated by Marjorie Godfrey of The Dartmouth Institute's Microsystem Academy.
Published
"Relational Coordination Between Community Health Nurses and Other Professionals in Delivering Care to Community-Dwelling Frail People," Cramm, J.M., Hoeljmakers, M., Nieboer, A.P. (2013), Journal of Nursing Management.
"The Importance of Relational Coordination and Reciprocal Learning for Chronic Illness Care in Primary Care Teams," Noel, P., Lanham, H., Palmer, R., Leykhum, L. & Parchman, M. (2012), Health Care Management Review, 38(1):20-28.
"Relational Coordination Promotes Quality of Chronic Care Delivery in Dutch Disease Management Programs," Cramm, J.M. & Nieboer, A.P. (2012), Health Care Management Review, 37(4):301-9.
"In the Netherlands, Rich Interaction Among Professionals Conducting Disease Management Led To Better Chronic Care," Cramm, J.M. & Nieboer, A.P. (2012), Health Affairs, 31(11): 2493-2500.
“How Teams Work—Or Don’t—In Primary Care: A Field Study On Internal Medicine Practices,” by B.J. Chesluk and E.S. Holmboe, Health Affairs, 29(5): 874-879 (2010).
“Meta-Analysis: Effect of Interactive Communication between Collaborating Primary Care Physicians and Specialists,” by R. Foy, S. Hempel, L. Rubenstein, M. Suttorp, M. Seelig, R. Shanman and P.G. Shekelle, Annals of Internal Medicine, 152(4): 247-258 (2010).
Not Yet Published
"Team Coordination as a Driver of Cost and Quality Performance in Chronic Disease Management," Hagigi, F. (2013), under preparation.
"Physician Leadership and Teamwork in Primary Care Groups," Bright, D. (2013), under preparation.
"Team Composition, Medical Homeness, and Relational Coordination in the Patient-Centered Medical Home," Flieger, S.P.& Gittell, J.H. (2013), under preparation.
"Making Expanded Team-Based Models of Primary Care Work: A Workforce Capability Model that Prepares, Supports and Sustains Providers and Managers of Complex Care Coordination," Naccarrello, L. (2013), research proposal.
