Stage 1B: Development of the pathology reporting template

Aim

Gather information and opinions to inform the development and implementation of a pathology reporting template through a systematic literature review, engagement with general practice, people with diabetes and their carers, and pathology companies.

Objective	KPI	Status
Participate in the definition of scope of literature review	Scope of systematic literature review defined	Completed
Support the implementation of the systematic literature review	Systematic literature review completed	Literature review completed (MU)
Develop an understanding of how general practice health professionals determine and assess information needs of current clients including literacy needs	Understanding of process and tools used to support general practice through focus groups	Focus group with 5 GP practices held on the 29/02/2012.
Identify current methods used to provide pathology results to people with diabetes and carers	Methods of consumer communication identified	GP interviews conducted in Feb/March 2012 Current use of pathology discussed at focus group with GP’s
Identify existing information materials and resources used in communication of pathology results, rationale for its use, perceived strengths and weaknesses	Existing materials identified as part of the scoping work for the development of the draft templates	Completed
Identify perceived gaps in written pathology reporting templates	Gaps identified through the focus groups	Consumer focus groups completed early Dec 2011 –Melbourne Uni reported outcomes of focus groups Draft of template launched at GP focus group and feedback obtained. Template updated & used in pre test stage March – May 2012.
Develop an understanding of barriers to providing information in written and electronic formats	Barriers identified through focus groups	Consumer focus groups completed early Dec 2011 - Melbourne Uni reported outcomes of focus groups Melbourne Uni provided an overview of the consumer focus groups at the GP focus group.
Develop an understanding of “core content” and design	Development of 3 draft templates that present core content and key design elements for feedback during focus groups	Draft templates developed early Dec 2011 Draft templates refined following GP focus group.
Develop an understanding of GP educational needs to support implementation	Educational needs understood Development of an education program to support general practice in the implementation of the pilot program	Completed late February 2012 Printers obtained and provided to 5 GP practices. Identified that there is an inconsistent level of IT skills and knowledge amongst the practices. Liaising with Divisions of General Practice to support the implementation of the pre test of the template Report written on the Pre test and support required by GP practices.

Dianella Community Health has completed all relevant tasks to date.

General Practices have completed questionnaires with clients who use the template. Both GP’s and Practice Nurses using the template are also required to complete a separate template. General Practice had some issues working with the electronic templates.

All completed questionnaires and data have been forwarded to Melbourne University for analysis and evaluation.

The final evaluation focus group is planned for Thursday 28/06/2012.

Participating GP’s, PN’s and PM’s have been invited to participate in an evaluation dinner and focus group session to be held on Thursday ^28th June 2012, at Escagrill in Moonee Ponds. This event will be facilitated by Dianella Community Health.

Representatives from stakeholder organisations involved with the project QUPP; including Dianella Community Health, the University of Melbourne, Diabetes Australia and the Division of General Practice will be in attendance.