SKIP for PA Study: Team and Leadership Level Implementation Support for Collaborative Care

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH · Jun 22, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

The "SKIP for PA Study" is looking into ways to improve care for children with behavior problems, including issues like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The goal is to see if providing support to healthcare teams and leaders in pediatric offices can help them use a specific treatment method called Doctor Office Collaborative Care (DOCC) more effectively. This method has already shown promise in helping kids with these challenges.

To participate in this study, caregivers must have a child aged 5 to 12 who shows some behavior problems. Caregivers should also be at least 18 years old and have parental rights over the child. The study is recruiting various healthcare providers, such as primary care doctors, care managers, and practice leaders, from selected pediatric offices. Participants will be part of a clinical trial where they can help improve care for children facing these issues. If you or someone you know fits these criteria, this could be a great opportunity to help make a difference in children's healthcare.

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Eligibility criteria

• • The investigators propose to recruit 4 types of practice provider participants (PCP = primary care provider, CM = care manager, SL = Senior Leader, PM = practice manager) as well as caregiver participants.
• Inclusion Criteria:
• * PCP Participants:
• • Employed at one of the up to twenty-four (24) pediatric primary care practices identified by the PA Medical Home Program at the PA AAP or by the University of Pittsburgh research team.
• • Identified by the practice as a Primary Care Provider
• * CM Participants:
• • Employed at one of the up to twenty-four (24) pediatric primary care practices identified by the PA Medical Home Program at the PA AAP or by the University of Pittsburgh research team.
• • Identified by the practice as a Behavioral Health Resource who delivers and coordinates behavioral health care in the practice, who will function in the study as a care manager.
• * SL Participants:
• • Employed at one of the up to twenty-four (24) pediatric primary care practices identified by the PA Medical Home Program at the PA AAP or by the University of Pittsburgh research team.
• • Identified by the practice as the Senior Leader.
• • Have a practice-level leadership role such as Medical Director or a clinical/practice leader
• • Have administrative responsibilities related to patient care and/or the operations/management of the practice
• * PM Participants:
• • Employed at one of the up to twenty-four (24) pediatric primary care practices identified by the PA Medical Home Program at the PA AAP or by the University of Pittsburgh research team.
• • Identified by the practice as the Practice Manager or equivalent position
• • Are responsible for day-to-day practice operations, such as personnel management, billing, and compliance with regulations, in the pediatric practice.
• * Caregiver Participants:
• • Have a child age 5-12 years old who exhibits at least a modest level of behavior problems (Caregiver Participants)
• • Are at least 18 years of age (Caregiver participants)
• • Have parental rights for this child (Caregiver participants)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Caregivers
• • Already enrolled in the study as the caregiver to a different child (e.g., sibling) (Caregiver participants)