Progress in clinical governance: findings from the first NPCRDC National Tracker survey of Primary Care Groups/Trusts

Stephen Campbell; Martin Roland; Brenda Leese

doi:10.1108/14664100110397322

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British Journal of Clinical Governance

ISSN: 1466-4100
Currently published as: Clinical Governance: An International Journal
Incorporates: Clinical Performance and Quality Healthcare

Online from: 1996

Subject Area: Health Care Management/Healthcare

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Progress in clinical governance: findings from the first NPCRDC National Tracker survey of Primary Care Groups/Trusts

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Title:	Progress in clinical governance: findings from the first NPCRDC National Tracker survey of Primary Care Groups/Trusts
Author(s):	Stephen Campbell, (Stephen Campbell is a Research Fellow, Martin Roland is Director, and Brenda Leese is a Senior Research Fellow, all at the National Primary Care Research and Development Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.), Martin Roland, (Stephen Campbell is a Research Fellow, Martin Roland is Director, and Brenda Leese is a Senior Research Fellow, all at the National Primary Care Research and Development Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.), Brenda Leese, (Stephen Campbell is a Research Fellow, Martin Roland is Director, and Brenda Leese is a Senior Research Fellow, all at the National Primary Care Research and Development Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.)
Citation:	Stephen Campbell, Martin Roland, Brenda Leese, (2001) "Progress in clinical governance: findings from the first NPCRDC National Tracker survey of Primary Care Groups/Trusts", British Journal of Clinical Governance, Vol. 6 Iss: 2, pp.90 - 93
Keywords:	Governance, National Health Service, Quality, Surveys
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/14664100110397322 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	In April 1999, 481 English Primary Care Groups (PCGs) were created. The National Primary Care Research and Development Centre is leading a three year longitudinal study, in conjunction with the King’s Fund, to track the development of PCGs. The implementation of clinical governance is an important responsibility of PCGs. This survey aimed to describe initial progress in implementing clinical governance in primary care, and to describe barriers to change. Data were collected in autumn 1999, using a questionnaire to clinical governance leads, in a random sample of 72 PCGs. PCGs have put considerable effort into the development of clinical governance and an extensive range of activities were planned for tracking quality of care. However, PCGs face barriers in implementing clinical governance and they must foster a culture of engaged participation by practices and practice staff. PCGs must also be given the time and resources needed to implement clinical governance.