Analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the network form of organization of traumatic brain injury service delivery systems

Abstract

The network form of organization seems particularly sensitive to environmental issues, such as resource acquisition and legitimacy. The authors suggest that the network form of organization is a suitable way to increase the continuity of TBI care if the following criteria are met: (1) expectations toward network effectiveness to increase continuity of care are moderate and realistic; (2) sufficient resources are devoted to the design, implementation, and maintenance of the network; (3) a network's existence and actions are deemed legitimate by community and organization member partners; and (4) there is a good collaborative climate between the organizations.

Acquired brain injury services in the Republic of Ireland: Experiences and perceptions of families and professionals

“…In the current study, participants suggested the development of a specific 'link' role to manage this co-ordination. Such a 'link' can reasonably be seen as a care-co-ordinator or ABI case manager, possibly independent of a specific service (public, voluntary or private) who could play a role in ensuring the adequate functioning of networks as laid out by Lamontagne et al [7]. In their study in South Carolina, Leith et al [5] found that lack of formal and informal advocacy was a key theme among those interviewed.…”

“…This may relate to a perceived lack of co-ordination and integration across the levels of service-something that has been highlighted repeatedly by researchers and clinicians [5,7]. This may prove especially problematic for those with longer-term disability requiring on-going care and support over a prolonged period, possibly from multiple service providers [8].…”

Evaluating the roll-out of environmental control units in Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Centers: Workflow observations

“…Accurately capturing time estimates and developing standards of work can help increase workflow efficiency and functionality by reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities while providing high quality care in a healthcare system. [11] Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) analysis [12,13] is a QI tool used in studies throughout the world [12,[14][15][16][17][18] to inform improvement efforts in a variety of healthcare settings and populations such as traumatic brain injury, [14] pediatric rehabilitation, [15] community health, [16] oral healthcare, [17] and geriatric care in the military. [19] In our study, facility staff and Veterans' perspectives were col-lected to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the ECUs as well as their opportunities and threats.…”

“…[19] In our study, facility staff and Veterans' perspectives were col-lected to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the ECUs as well as their opportunities and threats. [14] SWOT analysis results provided insight on facility staff and Veterans' overall satisfaction with the ECU and resulting patient independence.…”

Front-office/back-office configurations and operational performance in complex health services

“…To guarantee continuity of care to a patient with ABI, it is important that providers of healthcare such as family members, hospitals teams, community agencies and experts collaborate in an optimal way and that the co-ordination between these providers and the services they deliver is well managed [1,2]. To improve this collaboration and co-operation various networks have developed over time, linking ABI care providers together [3,4]. In the Netherlands, 18 ABI-networks have been established in different regions during the previous years [5].…”