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Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties

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Documenting organisational development in general practice using a group-based assessment method: the Maturity

Tina Eriksson¹, Volkert Dirk Siersma, Louise Løgstrup

¹Research Unit and Department of General Practice, Institute of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Munkegårdsvej 41b, 3490 Kvistgård, Denmark. eriksson@dadlnet.dk

Quality & Safety in Health Care

|July 3, 2010

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The Maturity Matrix (MM) improved organizational development in Danish general practices. This self-assessment tool facilitated practice teams in identifying areas for improvement and achieving measurable progress over one year.

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Area of Science:

Primary Care
Organizational Development
Healthcare Management

Background:

The Maturity Matrix (MM) is a formative evaluation instrument for primary care practices.
It enables self-assessment of organizational development in a group setting with facilitator guidance.
Practice teams use MM to discuss development, score performance, and set improvement goals.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a translated and culturally adapted MM in Denmark.
To test the feasibility of MM in Danish general practices.
To promote and document organizational change and analyze associated factors.

Main Methods:

MM was implemented in general practices across three Danish counties over two assessment sessions, one year apart.
The study involved 60 practice teams in the first round (2006-2007) and 48 teams in the second round (2007-2008).
Intervention included MM sessions, facilitator follow-up (reports, phone calls), and access to benchmark data.

Main Results:

The mean overall MM score increased from 4.4 to 5.3 between the two sessions, indicating organizational development.
Evidence suggested that lower-scoring dimensions were prioritized for improvement.
Limited evidence indicated that prioritization and interventions between sessions aided change.

Conclusions:

The Maturity Matrix (MM) proved effective in Danish general practices.
Practice teams demonstrated learning and more efficient effort direction after a year.
Findings inform future improvements in MM facilitation and follow-up components.