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Will facilitators be acceptable in Australian general practice? A before and after feasibility study
M Crotty1, J C Litt, A T Ramsay
1Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia.
Australian Family Physician
|September 1, 1993
Summary
The facilitator model improved health promotion in Australian general practices, with simple patient record changes proving most effective for long-term organizational change.
Area of Science:
- General Practice
- Health Promotion
- Organizational Change
Background:
- General practices face challenges in implementing health promotion activities.
- External facilitators can support practice-based interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a 'facilitator model' on health promotion in two Australian general practices.
- To assess changes in attitudes and health promotion levels post-intervention.
Main Methods:
- Pre- and post-intervention evaluation of attitudes and health promotion activities.
- Implementation of a facilitator model within general practice settings.
Main Results:
- The facilitator model was perceived as acceptable by general practices.
- Simple modifications to patient records demonstrated the highest success rate.
- Positive changes in health promotion levels were observed.
Conclusions:
- Facilitators are a viable and acceptable approach for enhancing health promotion in general practices.
- Long-term organizational changes are achievable through sustained facilitation.
- Targeting patient records offers a practical strategy for improving health promotion outcomes.
