Listening to Clinical Teams: Developing Strategies to Support Sustained STAR-VA Implementation. (17th December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Curyto, Kim; Page, Kyle; Benson, Karen; Wray, Laura; Karel, Michele
• Is Part Of: Innovation in aging. Volume 5(2021)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 536
• Page End: 536
• Publication Date: 2021-12-17
• Subjects: Aging -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; 612.67
• DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.2064
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2399-5300

Abstract

Abstract: Feedback obtained from program evaluations and interviews with CLC team members who participated in STAR-VA helped to inform the development of sustained implementation strategies guided by the CFIR-ERIC Mapping Tool. A CLC readiness assessment was developed to guide selection of new champions and assess for local team readiness to implement STAR-VA. Virtual training materials were developed along with a champion training checklist to prepare additional champions and support team training. We identified key implementation steps and optional strategies to support sustained implementation, developed a sustained implementation guide, associated sustained implementation checklist, and sustainability toolkit. We are piloting a regional community of practice model, encouraging development of and building on relationship networks to promote use of program tools, collaborative problem-solving, feedback, and a shared vision for implementation. We will discuss the importance of tailored strategies for integrating new practices into usual care.