Overview
Through consultation with the Queensland Divisions Network and the Combined Health Agencies Group (CHAG), it was identified that a review of existing services, programs and systems currently in place to support Chronic Disease prevention and management was required across both the Divisions Network and other primary health care services in Queensland.
GPQ is working with the Non Government Chronic Disease Leadership Team agencies i.e. Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) and the Ethnic Community Council of Queensland (ECCQ) to collectively map activity across the sector. Ongoing discussions and engagement with the Chronic Disease Coordinators in the government sector has been established and an invitation to include both sectors on the leadership team has resulted in joint working plans and joint planning around mapping across both sectors.
Objectives
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To identify and describe the current chronic disease related services and programs among the Queensland Divisions Network and CHAG;
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In partnership with other health and research agencies, to gain knowledge of current chronic disease related services and programs across Queensland;
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To identify existing gaps and capacity;
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To identify existing strengths and opportunities for strategy and service development that value adds to existing chronic disease activity across the Queensland; and
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Through knowledge of chronic disease related activity inform future planning.
Program Detail
Phase One
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Conduct an environmental scan of chronic disease related activity occurring in Divisions of General Practice and CHAG.
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Use a mixed-method data collection process including extracting information (mapping) from websites, published material, reports (includes Divisional and GPQ), summaries of CLPI, ABHI, CHIC proposals, project plans, case studies, other CD related information within the other programs at GPQ. This information will be populated into a matrix to inform the development of a questionnaire which will be administered to Divisions of General Practice and CHAG (Phase 2).
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Map the current activities in accordance with the Queensland Strategy for Chronic Disease 2005 -2015 by:
SCOPE
SYSTEM ENABLERS
STAGES in the health continuum
Phase Two
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Develop a questionnaire which will be administered to Divisions of General Practice and CHAG with questions related to the current activities associated with the implementation of the chronic disease strategy. The methodology for administering the questionnaire will include face to face interview and telephone interview. The aim of the interview is to gain in-depth information about all chronic disease activity being undertaken in Divisions and CHAG and to identify key opportunities.
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Interviews will be semi-structured where a list of pre-determined questions will be explored during the interview. This methodology will allow for the interviewer to pursue questions in greater depth. Responses will be recorded during the interview.
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Key informants who are leading the Division in chronic disease activity will be asked to take part in the interview in consultation with the members of the GPQ Chronic Disease Team.
Phase Three
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Information will be summarised and populated into the evaluation matrix.
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Data obtained will be pooled and triangulated to construct clusters and identify emerging themes. Chronic disease strategy uptake will be identified informing gaps for future response.
Phase Four
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Gap analysis will then be conducted by comparing current activity against all areas of the strategy. Future opportunities identified by Divisions and CHAG will also be themed.
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The information will be taken to the Health Summit - Chronic Disease to enable a broad range of stakeholders to provide feedback in relation to areas for action.
Phase Five
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The recommendations from the Summit will be analysed to inform the development of the key priority areas.
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Clarification and ratification of the key priority areas will be achieved through further consultation with Divisions and CHAG.
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A report of the recommendations from the Summit, highlighting the key priority areas will be developed as a ‘Call to Action’ Document.
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In addition, a profile of activity undertaken by local Divisions of General Practice and individual CHAG agencies will also be developed.
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Workshops with Divisions and CHAG are planned to enable the realisation of the areas for action.
Achievements
January 08 – June 08
Phases 1 – 4 of the mapping and consultation activity have been completed and relevant documents are being prepared.
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Environmental scan completed. Information sourced from websites, publications, reports etc. Evaluation matrix established. Interview template developed.
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Interviews completed with every Division of General Practice and the Head Offices of CHAG. Information was populated into the evaluation matrix.
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Data analysed and emerging themes identified. Key academics and researchers including Professor Hal Swerrisen from Latrobe University contributed to this data analysis
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Further analysis of the themes and opportunities contributed to the development of the Questions posed to the Health Summit – Chronic Disease.
Resources
Feedback
Jann Offer
Senior Program Leader - Chronic Disease
Email: joffer@gpqld.com.au
Phone: 07 3105 8300
Click here to download the Chronic Disease Mapping and Consultation fact sheet.