Put prevention into practice: A controlled evaluation

Objectives. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether Put Preventio n Into Practice (PPIP) materials affected the delivery of 8 clinical preven tive services. Methods. Program materials were provided to a family medicine practice serv ing a diverse, low-income population. Appropriate use of clinical preventiv e services was assessed via medical record reviews at baseline, 6 months, 1 8 months, and 30 months at both intervention and control sites. Results, The delivery rates of 7 clinical preventive services were higher i n the intervention site at 6 months. These rates-had flattened or decreased by 30 months. Conclusions. Use of PPIP materials modestly improved delivery of certain cl inical preventive services. Sustained improvement will require substantial system changes and ongoing support.