To collect and describe information from providers of medication therapy management (MTM) services regarding (1) implementation strategies used for providing MTM services to patients/clients; (2) specific measures, if any, used to quantify the costs and benefits of MTM; (3) how the value of MTM services was tracked during 2007; and (4) barriers to offering MTM services to patients/clients.
Policymakers need research evidence to inform decisions about what problems to focus on, what programs and services to offer, what governance, financial and delivery arrangements best support the provision of cost-effective programs and services, and what implementation strategies can get these programs and services to those who most need them[ 1].
Such information can aid organizations, that are willing to improve their IT services processes, to create implementation strategies with a higher chance of achieving success.
Further researches can be conducted on other types of consumer e-health services and the optimal implementation strategies that could lead to successful adoption, usage and benefits realization.
Health system policymakers make important decisions every day about the governance, financial, and delivery arrangements within which programs, services, and drugs are provided and about implementation strategies [ 1].
Some of the implementation strategies included reorganization of health service management under LGR; strengthening drug supply system; and integration of numerous Vertical programs.
To assess the relative impact of the three implementation strategies on uptake of alcohol services, including an alcohol helpline.
Translation of policy and guidelines into practice is lacking and more effective implementation strategies are required to improve services and outcomes.
These aims are informed by the Proctor et al. conceptual model of implementation research distinguishing between intervention strategies, implementation strategies, and three levels of outcomes, including implementation, service, and client outcomes (Proctor et al. 2009).
Hoomans and Severens commented that despite the demand for undertaking economic evaluation in health services research, its use is not standard practice in assessing implementation strategies.
The aim was to facilitate systematic consideration of the barriers and implementation strategies necessary to incorporate delirium prevention within existing acute service delivery.
