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Table 3 Differences ACIC and QCPC

From: Applicability of the assessment of chronic illness care (ACIC) instrument in Germany resulting in a new questionnaire: questionnaire of chronic illness care in primary care

CCM component

Number of ACIC items

Number of QCPC items

Organization of healthcare delivery system

6

0

Community linkages

3

5

Self management support

4

6

Delivery system

6

12

Decision support

4

7

Clinical information system

5

5

Categories of Answer

ACIC

QCPC

 

Scores: D Level (0-1) up to A Level (9-11) resulting in a sum score as well as score for the single CCM component used for quality improvement programs.

Five-point-Likert scale e.g. using "always" to "never" or percentage as well as yes/no answers resulting in a tailored feedback of the single practice used for improvement of chronic illness care.

Directions

ACIC

QCPC

 

Can be filled out by anyone of one physical site (e.g., a practice, clinic, hospital, health plan) that supports care for chronic illness (condition has to be specified).

Should only be filled out by a primary care physician who supports care for patients with chronic illnesses (condition has not to be specified).