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Home Research Research Library Physician Perceptions of Performance Feedback in a Quality Improvement Activity Physician Perceptions of Performance Feedback in a Quality Improvement Activity 2018 Author(s) Eden, Aimee R, Hansen, Elizabeth Rose, Hagen, Michael D, and Peterson, Lars E Topic(s) Family Medicine Certification, Role of Primary Care, and Achieving Health System Goals Keyword(s) Measurement, Performance Improvement, Physician Experience (Burnout / Satisfaction), and Qualitative Volume American Journal of Medical Quality Source American Journal of Medical Quality Physician performance and peer comparison feedback can affect physician care quality and patient outcomes. This study aimed to understand family physician perspectives of the value of performance feedback in quality improvement (QI) activities. This study analyzed American Board of Family Medicine open-ended survey data collected between 2004 and 2014 from physicians who completed a QI module that provided pre- and post-QI project individual performance data and peer comparisons. Physicians made 3480 comments in response to a question about this performance feedback, which were generally positive in nature (86%). Main themes that emerged were importance of accurate feedback data, enhanced detail in the content of feedback, and ability to customize peer comparison groups to compare performance to peers with similar patient populations or practice characteristics. Meaningful and tailored performance feedback may be an important tool for physicians to improve their care quality and should be considered an integral part of QI project design. ABFM Research Read all 2019 Primary Care Research Priorities in Low-and Middle-Income Countries Go to Primary Care Research Priorities in Low-and Middle-Income Countries 2019 Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program Go to Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program 2020 The Impact of Practicing Obstetrics on Burnout Among Early-Career Family Physicians Go to The Impact of Practicing Obstetrics on Burnout Among Early-Career Family Physicians 2023 Characteristics of Family Physicians Who Work in Integrated Behavioral Health Practice Settings Go to Characteristics of Family Physicians Who Work in Integrated Behavioral Health Practice Settings
Author(s) Eden, Aimee R, Hansen, Elizabeth Rose, Hagen, Michael D, and Peterson, Lars E Topic(s) Family Medicine Certification, Role of Primary Care, and Achieving Health System Goals Keyword(s) Measurement, Performance Improvement, Physician Experience (Burnout / Satisfaction), and Qualitative Volume American Journal of Medical Quality Source American Journal of Medical Quality
ABFM Research Read all 2019 Primary Care Research Priorities in Low-and Middle-Income Countries Go to Primary Care Research Priorities in Low-and Middle-Income Countries 2019 Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program Go to Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program 2020 The Impact of Practicing Obstetrics on Burnout Among Early-Career Family Physicians Go to The Impact of Practicing Obstetrics on Burnout Among Early-Career Family Physicians 2023 Characteristics of Family Physicians Who Work in Integrated Behavioral Health Practice Settings Go to Characteristics of Family Physicians Who Work in Integrated Behavioral Health Practice Settings
2019 Primary Care Research Priorities in Low-and Middle-Income Countries Go to Primary Care Research Priorities in Low-and Middle-Income Countries
2019 Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program Go to Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program
2020 The Impact of Practicing Obstetrics on Burnout Among Early-Career Family Physicians Go to The Impact of Practicing Obstetrics on Burnout Among Early-Career Family Physicians
2023 Characteristics of Family Physicians Who Work in Integrated Behavioral Health Practice Settings Go to Characteristics of Family Physicians Who Work in Integrated Behavioral Health Practice Settings