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ArticleBMJ open2021

Strategies for developing and implementing a rheumatoid arthritis healthcare quality framework: a thematic analysis of perspectives from arthritis stakeholders.

Claire Barber, Diane Lacaille, Marc Hall, Victoria Bohm, Linda C Li, Cheryl Barnabe, James Rankin, Glen Hazlewood, Deborah A Marshall, Paul Macmullan and 5 more

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15 authors.

Claire BarberDepartment of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada cehbarbe@ucalgary.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3062-5488
Diane LacailleArthritis Research Centre Of Canada, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4065-4151
Marc HallFaculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Victoria BohmDepartment of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Linda C LiArthritis Research Centre Of Canada, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6280-0511
Cheryl BarnabeDepartment of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3761-237X
James RankinFaculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Glen HazlewoodDepartment of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7709-3741
Deborah A MarshallDepartment of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8467-8008
Paul MacmullanDepartment of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Dianne MosherDepartment of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Joanne HomikDepartment of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Kelly EnglishArthritis Patient Advisory Board, Arthritis Research Canada, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.
Karen TsuiArthritis Patient Advisory Board, Arthritis Research Canada, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.
Karen L ThenFaculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Funding

CIHR PJT 153265
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo obtain stakeholder perspectives to inform the development and implementation of a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) healthcare quality measurement framework.

designQualitative study using thematic analysis of focus groups and interviews.

settingArthritis stakeholders from across Canada including healthcare providers, persons living with RA, clinic managers and policy leaders were recruited for the focus groups and interviews.

participantsFifty-four stakeholders from nine provinces.

interventionsQualitative researchers led each focus group/interview using a semistructured guide; the digitally recorded data were transcribed verbatim. Two teams of two coders independently analysed the transcripts using thematic analysis.

resultsPerspectives on the use of different types of measurement frameworks in healthcare were obtained. In particular, stakeholders advocated for the use of existing healthcare frameworks over frameworks developed in the business world and adapted for healthcare. Persons living with RA were less familiar with specific measurement frameworks, however, they had used existing online public forums for rating their experience and quality of healthcare provided. They viewed a standardised framework as potentially useful for assisting with monitoring the care provided to them individually. Nine guiding principles for framework development and 13 measurement themes were identified. Perceived barriers identified included access to data and concerns about how measures in the framework were developed and used. Effective approaches to framework implementation included having sound knowledge translation strategies and involving stakeholders throughout the measurement development and reporting process. Clinical models of care and health policies conducive to outcome measurement were highlighted as drivers of successful measurement initiatives.

conclusionThese important perspectives will be used to inform a healthcare quality measurement framework for RA.

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Arthritis, RheumatoidQuality of Health CareCanadaHealth PersonnelHumansQualitative Researchqualitative researchquality in health carerheumatology

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PMID33674373
PMCPMC7938986

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