title: Evaluating models of healthcare delivery using the Model of Care Evaluation Tool (MCET).
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Our aim was to provide the outcome of a structured Model of Care (MoC) Evaluation Tool (MCET), developed by an FAANP Best-practices Workgroup, that can be used to guide the evaluation of existing MoCs being considered for use in clinical practice. Multiple MoCs are available, but deciding which model of health care delivery to use can be confusing. This five-component tool provides a structured assessment approach to model selection and has universal application.
  
  
  METHODS
  A literature review using CINAHL, PubMed, Ovid, and EBSCO was conducted.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The MCET evaluation process includes five sequential components with a feedback loop from component 5 back to component 3 for reevaluation of any refinements. The components are as follows: (1) Background, (2) Selection of an MoC, (3) Implementation, (4) Evaluation, and (5) Sustainability and Future Refinement.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This practical resource considers an evidence-based approach to use in determining the best model to implement based on need, stakeholder considerations, and feasibility.
authors.affiliation: RSHudspeth Consulting, LLC, Boise, Idaho.
authors.forename: Randall S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Hudspeth
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Professions, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
authors.forename: Marjorie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vogt
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Phoenix, Arizona.
authors.forename: Ken
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wysocki
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
authors.forename: Oralea
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Pittman
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery Education, Orlando Burn Center, Orlando, Florida.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Huntsville, Alabama.
authors.forename: Cindy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cooke
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Liberty, Texas.
authors.forename: Rita
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dello Stritto
authors.affiliation: St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, California.
authors.forename: Karen Sue
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Hoyt
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Tampa, Florida.
authors.forename: T Jeanne
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Merritt
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans
keywords: Assessment; evaluation; health care delivery; models of care; program