Can We Call a Model of Care a “Model” If We Cannot Measure Its Performance?

Application of Kern’s framework to development of a family integrated care curriculum for neonatal intensive care units

“…[25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32] Conversely, a model or program are practical approaches that provide guidance and direction on how to successfully deliver services and measure its performance. 33,34 Operationalization of FICare requires coherence between its characteristics and the practices of providers. Earlier work by our group reported that healthcare providers have a critical need for conceptual and experiential education about FICare.…”