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  • Addiction Medicine
  • Healthcare Management
  • Quality Improvement Science

Background:

  • Limited understanding of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.
  • Need to assess feasibility, effectiveness, and sustainability of CQI in this setting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, and sustainability of CQI interventions in SUD treatment programs.
  • Gather preliminary data on CQI effectiveness and explore implementation factors.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial with two phases.
  • Eight SUD programs assigned to CQI intervention or waitlist control.
  • Phased implementation to assess feasibility and sustainability.

Main Results:

  • CQI was found to be feasible and sustainable in SUD treatment settings.
  • Demonstrating effectiveness via administrative data proved challenging, highlighting a need for improved performance measurement.
  • Staff reported provider and patient benefits, but noted the necessity of dedicated time for implementation.

Conclusions:

  • CQI is a viable approach for SUD treatment settings.
  • Enhancing performance measurement systems is critical for accurately assessing CQI effectiveness.
  • Dedicated resources and time are essential for successful CQI implementation and long-term sustainability.