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Motivation to Change Chronic Illness Care: Results from a National Evaluation of Quality Improvement Collaboratives

Shinyi Wu, RAND Corporation
Michael K. Lin
Jill A. Marsteller
Stephen M. Shortell
Peter Mendel
Marjorie Pearson
Mayde Rosen

Abstract

This article examines the motivation of health care professionals to improve quality of chronic illness care using the Chronic Care Model and Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles. The findings suggest that organizational attempts to redesign care require support of activities initiated by practitioners and managers and an organizational commitment to quality improvement.

Suggested Citation

Shinyi Wu, Michael K. Lin, Jill A. Marsteller, Stephen M. Shortell, Peter Mendel, Marjorie Pearson, and Mayde Rosen. "Motivation to Change Chronic Illness Care: Results from a National Evaluation of Quality Improvement Collaboratives" Health Care Management Review 30.2 (2005): 39-156.