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Implementing new care models: learning from the Greater Manchester demonstrator pilot experience

Authors: Rebecca Elvey, Simon Bailey, Kath Checkland, Anne McBride, Stephen Parkin, Katy Rothwell, Damian Hodgson

Published in: BMC Primary Care | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

Current health policy focuses on improving accessibility, increasing integration and shifting resources from hospitals to community and primary care. Initiatives aimed at achieving these policy aims have supported the implementation of various ‘new models of care’, including general practice offering ‘additional availability’ appointments during evenings and at weekends. In Greater Manchester, six ‘demonstrator sites’ were funded: four sites delivered additional availability appointments, other services included case management and rapid response. The aim of this paper is to explore the factors influencing the implementation of services within a programme designed to improve access to primary care. The paper consists of a qualitative process evaluation undertaken within provider organisations, including general practices, hospitals and care homes.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews, with the data subjected to thematic analysis.

Results

Ninety-one people participated in interviews. Six key factors were identified as important for the establishment and running of the demonstrators: information technology; information governance; workforce and organisational development; communications and engagement; supporting infrastructure; federations and alliances. These factors brought to light challenges in the attempt to provide new or modify existing services. Underpinning all factors was the issue of trust; there was consensus amongst our participants that trusting relationships, particularly between general practices, were vital for collaboration. It was also crucial that general practices trusted in the integrity of anyone external who was to work with the practice, particularly if they were to access data on the practice computer system. A dialogical approach was required, which enabled staff to see themselves as active rather than passive participants.

Conclusions

The research highlights various challenges presented by the context within which extended access is implemented. Trust was the fundamental underlying issue; there was consensus amongst participants that trusting relationships were vital for effective collaboration in primary care.

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Title: Implementing new care models: learning from the Greater Manchester demonstrator pilot experience
Authors: Rebecca Elvey
Simon Bailey
Kath Checkland
Anne McBride
Stephen Parkin
Katy Rothwell
Damian Hodgson
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Primary Care / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 2731-4553
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-018-0773-y

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