The following system changes were identified by the guideline work group as key strategies for health care systems to incorporate in support of the implementation of this guideline.
General Implementation Principles
Prior to implementation it is important to consider current organizational infrastructure that addresses the following:
1. System and process design
2. Training and education
3. Culture and the need to shift values, beliefs and behaviors of the organization.
Criteria for Selecting Resources
The following resources were selected by the Lipid Management in Adults guideline work group as additional resources for providers and/or patients. The following criteria were considered in selecting these resources.
• The site contains information specific to the topic of the guideline.
• The content is supported by evidence-based research.
• The content includes the source/author and contact information.
• The content clearly states revision dates or the date the information was published.
• The content is clear about potential biases, noting conflict of interest and/or disclaimers as appropriate.
Resources Available to ICSI Members Only
ICSI has a wide variety of knowledge resources that are only available to ICSI members (these are indicated with an asterisk in far left-hand column of the Resources Available table). In addition to the resources listed in the table, ICSI members have access to a broad range of materials including tool kits on CQI processes and Rapid Cycling that can be helpful. To obtain copies of these or other Knowledge Resources, go to http://www.icsi.org/improvement_resources. To access these materials on the Web site, you must be logged in as an ICSI member.
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Title/Description
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Audience
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Web Sites/Order Information
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AHA
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Exercise and Your Heart; 37-page book
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Patients and
Families
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(800) 242-8721
#51-1048
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AHA
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Walking for a Healthy Heart; 11-page pamphlet
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Patients and
Families
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(800) 877-1600;
# 50-1089
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American Dietetic
Association (ADA)
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Sponsored by the ADA, this site provides useful and reliable information on food and nutrition. This site is prepared by registered dietitians.
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Patients and
Families; Health Care Providers
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http://www.eatright.org
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American Dietetic
Association
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Low Fat Living; foldout brochure
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Patients and
Families
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(800) 877-1600 x 5000
#0853
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Cyber Diet
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This interactive site is packed full of self-assessment tools that make it interesting and fun. Recipes, food facts and fitness information is provided.
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Patients and
Families
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http://www.cyberdiet.com
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Krames | Managing Your Cholesterol;
15-page booklet
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Patients and
Families
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(800) 333-3032
#350
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Mayo Clinic
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This top-of-the-line health
information site offers information on current hot topics in nutrition and recipes, and provides the opportunity to ask a Mayo dietitian your nutrition questions.
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Patients and
Families
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http://www.mayohealth.org
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NHLBI/NCEP
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Sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's National Cholesterol Education Project, this site provides comprehensive information on the connection between lipid disorders and heart disease. It provides personalized quizzes and guides for diet and lifestyle changes, as well as a resource library.
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Patients and
Families; Health Care Providers
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http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncep
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Park Nicollet
Institute
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Activity Pyramid; brochure
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Patients and
Families
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HealthSource
(800) 372-7776
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Park Nicollet
Institute
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Understanding Lipids; brochure
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Patients and
Families
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http://www.icsi.org/guidelines_and_more/patient_education_
resources/cardiovascular_8490/
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Statcoder.comTM
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Provides a calculator of risk for CAD based on LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and Framingham Heart Study Prediction Scores (1998 update). This application is available free of charge.
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Health Care Providers
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http://www.statcoder.com/cardiac.htm
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