The purpose of this study is to implement a pragmatic intervention in four (4) family medicine groups(FMGs) in the region of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean (Quebec, Canada)for patients with chronic diseases.
Chronic diseases represent a major health burden worldwide. Some people with chronic diseases require a higher level of care due to personal characteristics that increase their vulnerability. For these patients, nurse effective case management in primary care are associated with positive outcomes. Moreover, self-management programs, such as the standford program developed by the School of Medicine at the University of Standford in California (USA), are also recognized for their benefits on patients with chronic diseases. The aim of our project is to implement, within four (4) FMGs of the region of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean , a practical intervention involving case management by a nurse to promote interdisciplinary person-centered monitoring and self-management support for highly vulnerable individuals with chronic diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, musculoskeletal diseases and/or chronic pain). The objectives of our study : 1) To analyze the implementation of the intervention in the participating FMGs in order to determine how the various contexts have influenced the implementation and the observed effects; 2) To evaluate the proximal and intermediate effects of the intervention on patients; 3) To conduct an economic analysis of the effectiveness and cost-benefit of the intervention. The analysis of the implementation will be conducted using realistic evaluation approaches and participatory practice within four categories of key players (FMG stakeholders, FMG/health center managers, patients and their families, health center partners or communities). The data will be obtained through individual or group interviews, literature reviews and documentation from the intervention undertaken. The evaluation of the effects in patients will be based on a pragmatic randomized experimental design before and after (six months) with delayed intervention in the control group. Economic analysis will include a cost-effectiveness analysis and a cost-benefit analysis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
247
Case management: The intervention will focus on four main components: (1) A thorough evaluation of the patient's needs and resources; (2) Establishing and maintaining a patient-centered, individualized service plan (ISP); (3) Coordination of services among partners; and (4) Self-management support for patients and their families. Self-management support: A standardized six-week program with interactive weekly group meetings led by two volunteer peer helpers (appointed trainers), who themselves have a chronic disease.
Centre de santé et de services sociaux Lac-Saint-Jean-Est
Alma, Quebec, Canada
Centre de santé et de services sociaux de Chicoutimi
Chicoutim, Quebec, Canada
Change in patient perception of personal self-efficacy at 6 months
The patient capacity to self-management measured by the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease instrument.
Time frame: 6 months
Change in patient perception of self-management practice at 6 months
The patient capacity to manage their condition and their physical and psychological reaction measured by a subscale of the Health Education Impact Questionnaire (HEIQ).
Time frame: 6 months
Change in patient perception of health behaviours at 6 months
Fruit and vegetable consumption, smoking status, alcohol consumption, healthy weight and physical activity.
Time frame: 6 months
Change in patient perception of activation at 6 month
Patient knowledge, skills and self-confidence in self-management measured by the Patient Activation instrument.
Time frame: 6 months
Change in patient perception of psychological distress at 6 months
Measured by the Psychological Distress instrument.
Time frame: 6 months
Change in patient perception of empowerment at 6 months.
Health education impact measured by the Health Education Impact Questionnaire (HEIQ).
Time frame: 6 months
Change in patient perception of quality of life at 6 months
Measured by the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey
Time frame: 6 months
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Change in use of health services at 6 months
Measured by hospitalizations, emergency room visits and health services use(e.g., psychosocial services or specialized services related to the specific chronic disease.
Time frame: 6 months