Research Article

From Intervention to Innovation: Applying a Formal Implementation Strategy in Community Primary Care

Table 2

Elements of implementation package.

ContentAudienceFormatPurpose

Materials with clear, evidence-based steps for implementing the Living with Diabetes interventionClinical Leader, or “Program Champion”Web-based instruction, planning checklistAssist program champion with change process

Introduction to the Living with Diabetes intervention, including purpose, counseling steps, and patient materialsClinicians and staff involved in both direct and indirect diabetes careWeb-based videos and instruction to be shared to colleagues by clinical leader during a group meetingFacilitate buy-in

Training regarding the use of the Living with Diabetes interventionClinicians and support staffInteractive web-based instructionBuild counseling skills in an engaging, time-limited format

Patient instruction regarding diabetes self-managementPatients with diabetesHardcopy of Living with Diabetes patient education bookletReinforce messages given during clinical visits in a way that is accessible to diabetes patients with limited literacy

Means of contacting the Living with Diabetes research teamProgram ChampionsRoutine prompting via email, collection of lessons learnedProvide ongoing support and troubleshooting by content experts