The EDUCATE Framework: A Practical Approach to Building Efficient and Effective Multidisciplinary Clinics in Ambulatory Care.

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JOURNAL OF AMBULATORY CARE MANAGEMENT Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-08-20 DOI:10.1097/JAC.0000000000000568

Sani M Roy, Amy Trejo, Marie-Eve Robinson, Molly Regelmann, Kari Lipscomb, Tara Allen, Karen Regan, Amy Vito, Matthew Dzurik, Paul Thornton, Shanlee M Davis

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Abstract

Objective: Multidisciplinary clinics (MDCs) aim to provide streamlined, coordinated care and better clinical outcomes for patients requiring access to multiple specialists with unique expertise. Despite broad endorsement in clinical guidelines, no generalizable framework exists for MDC development.

Methods: Drawing on published principles of collaborative care, pediatric-specific considerations, and the authors' collective experience, we propose a seven-step framework (EDUCATE) for establishing effective MDCs: Envision the MDC, Develop the team, Undertake the business proposal, Consolidate support, Activate operations, Team-build/educate/engage, and Expand the mission.

Results: The framework was implemented in a pediatric MDC for Prader-Willi syndrome, with measurable improvements in patient access, care coordination, and family experience.

Conclusions: The EDUCATE framework provides a structured, replicable process for building sustainable MDCs in ambulatory care settings.

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教育框架：建立高效和有效的多学科门诊诊所的实用方法。

目的：多学科诊所（MDCs）旨在为需要获得具有独特专业知识的多名专家的患者提供精简，协调的护理和更好的临床结果。尽管在临床指南中得到了广泛的认可，但对于MDC的开发还没有一个可推广的框架。方法：根据已发表的合作护理原则、儿科特定考虑因素和作者的集体经验，我们提出了一个建立有效的MDC的七步框架（EDUCATE）：设想MDC、发展团队、开展业务提案、巩固支持、启动运营、团队建设/教育/参与、扩大使命。结果：该框架在Prader-Willi综合征的儿科MDC中实施，在患者获取、护理协调和家庭经验方面取得了可衡量的改善。结论：教育框架为在门诊环境中建立可持续的MDCs提供了一个结构化的、可复制的过程。

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3.10

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4.30%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management is a PEER-REVIEWED journal that provides timely, applied information on the most important developments and issues in ambulatory care management.