Assessing Implementation and Impact of the 4Ms Framework to Advance Age-Friendly Health Systems — Special Theme Issue

NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery invites manuscripts to be considered for inclusion in an upcoming theme issue on implementation, scaling, and impact of the Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) 4Ms Framework. Many health care provider organizations across a range of settings — including hospitals, physician practices, retail pharmacy clinics, nursing homes, home care providers, and others — are working to improve the health outcomes of older adults, avoid harm, and lower the costs of care. The 4Ms Framework consists of evidence-based practices to meet the unique needs of older adults around What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.

This call for papers seeks submissions that assess real-world implementation of the 4Ms within and across care settings. Papers should demonstrate measurable improvement; show how teams operationalized the reliable practice of the 4Ms; address scale and sustainability, with a particular interest in understanding the business case for the 4Ms; and include clear descriptions of implementation challenges, trade-offs, and lessons learned that others can apply. Priority will be given to submissions that address all four Ms as a set.

They are seeking papers that demonstrate impact for patients and family caregivers, populations, and communities.

Components:

• In Depth articles, case studies, and expert articles — see the NEJM Catalyst Author Center for guidelines
• A report drawing on a survey from the NEJM Catalyst Insights Council

View or download a PDF version of these guidelines.