How to Evaluate a VHP Program
摘要
A thorough and methodical evaluation of any program is imperative in determining its effectiveness. Prior to this chapter, a multitude of evidence-based practices and the importance of their application in promoting and ensuring vessel health and preservation have been described. The question is, how do we promote and ensure adherence to these sound practices and guidelines that when implemented will improve patient clinical outcomes and the patient experience? How do we best implement these practice changes? And, what is the “right” way to evaluate components of a vessel health and preservation program? The objective of this chapter is to describe implementation strategies and explore strategies for the evaluation of a VHP program with a focus on audit and feedback as a quality improvement strategy.