Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Intervention to Improve Preventive Care Practices in a Federally Qualified Health Center in Appalachian Kentucky.
University collaboration with a federally qualified health center resulted in adaptation and implementation of an evidenced-based intervention promoting preventive care, including cancer screening. Here, we focus on strategic planning, formative research, staff commitment, patient perceptions, data refinements, and organizational investments; successes, lessons learned, and challenges are also discussed.
Robin C
RC
Vanderpool
Stephanie C
SC
Moore
Lindsay R
LR
Stradtman
Angela L
AL
Carman
Heidi L
HL
Kurgat
Patricia
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Fain
D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D001061:Appalachian Region; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D035082:Federal Government; D006801:Humans; D007629:Kentucky; D011315:Preventive Medicine