Using the structure of social networks to map inter-agency relationships in public health services

West, Robert; House, Allan; Keen, Justin; Ward, Vicky

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.10.002

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“…44,45 Technology-driven interactive models provide all the stakeholders and beneficiaries with constant engagement and updating of information, to enable them to support evidence-based models. 42,[46][47][48][49] Strengths and limitations Adopted a deductive approach to coding the findings across the research so may not have allowed for new and emergent insights to arise from the literature, but the framework was a useful way of structuring and mapping the findings in this area. The strength of our study is also the identification of the barriers and facilitators at three levels.…”

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Optimizing Translation of Health Research into Practice: A systematic review of reviews

Abu‐Odah¹,

Said²,

Nair³

et al. 2020

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Rationale, Aims, and Objectives Effective translation of knowledge that is generated from health research into clinical practice has the potential to enhance the quality of care, health services delivery, and its cost-effectiveness. Critical barriers limiting translation of health research into practice are embedded both at the individual and the organizational level. An understanding of the embedded facilitators and barriers will enable findings from health research to be implemented into practice in a timely way. This systematic review aims to synthesize evidence from existing reviews about barriers and facilitators that influence the uptake of health research findings into clinical practice. Method A systematic review was conducted by following PRISMA guidelines. The PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Web of Sciences, and CINAHL databases were searched to identify review papers published from inception to February 2020. The innovative care for chronic conditions was the analytical framework for data analysis. Results The search yielded ten publications. Translation of new evidence was limited predominantly by individual-related issues and less frequently organizational factors. Inadequate knowledge and skills of individuals to conduct, organize, utilize, and appraise research literature, and lack of resources were the primary individual and organizational challenges. This review also discloses mistrust by policymakers about the potential of research to translate into practice, affecting both the development of health policies and also systematic public investments for research programs. A sizable proportion of mistrust by the policymakers stems from their lack of knowledge for understanding research methods and limited skills in comparing research outcomes. To circumvent this barrier, identification and partnering with policymakers and health professionals at all stages of the research process, is critical. Conclusions Despite the challenges affecting the translation of research into practice, utilization of research evidence is critical to improving health services delivery and outcomes.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Optimizing Translation of Health Research into Practice: A systematic review of reviews

Abu‐Odah¹,

Said²,

Nair³

et al. 2020

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“…The relationships or ties refer to contractual agreements as well as noncontractual voluntary exchange ties, such as information or knowledge exchange between network members, client referrals from one organization to another without the presence of a contract, and the demonstration of competency, good intentions, and follow-through to partner organizations when treating the same clients (e.g., Provan & Milward, 1995; Raeymaeckers & Kenis, 2016). Besides formal contractual ties, informal noncontractual ties also influence network governance (West et al, 2015), for example, by increasing (or decreasing) the reputation of the public agency (Isett & Provan, 2005) or by inducing trust between network participants (Bryson et al, 2006; Isett & Provan, 2005), which in turn may contribute to the success and effectiveness of the network (Provan & Kenis, 2008; Stone et al, 2010; Vangen & Huxham, 2003). Hence, when analyzing governance processes in public–nonprofit service networks, we take into account that the public agency and the nonprofit organizations are embedded in and influenced by a complex web of contractual and voluntary exchange ties (cf.…”

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“…Hence, when analyzing governance processes in public-nonprofit service networks, we take into account that the public agency and the nonprofit organizations are embedded in and influenced by a complex web of contractual and voluntary exchange ties (cf. West et al, 2015).…”

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The Governance of Public–Nonprofit Service Networks: Four Propositions

Puyvelde

Raeymaeckers

2020

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly

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By integrating literature on governance processes with literature on network integration, we investigate the governance of mandated lead-organization public–nonprofit service networks. We argue that the relationship between the governing public actor and the participating nonprofit organizations as well as the governance processes involved are dependent upon the level of integration that is established in the network in terms of the centrality of the leading public agency and the density among the nonprofit actors. We formulate four propositions and distinguish archetypes of governance that guide further research and practice.

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“…10 Constant revision to institutional and organizational models (i.e., the way in which coordination is achieved) experienced over the last 30 years within several countries' healthcare sectors is the best evidence of this peculiar features. 1,4,11,12 Starting from two or more existing organizations, a higher level of integration in the system can be achieved through the use of "hierarchy." In this way, previously independent organizations can be dissolved and a new legal entity can be created.…”

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Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

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Models for governing relationships in healthcare organizations: Some empirical evidence

Romiti

Vecchio

Grazzini

2018

Health Serv Manage Res

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Recently, most European countries have undergone integration processes through mergers and strategic alliances between healthcare organizations. The present paper examined three cases within the Italian National Health Service in order to determine how different organizations, within differing institutional contexts, govern an healthcare integration process. Furthermore, we explored the possibility that the governance mode, usually seen as alternatives (i.e., merger or alliance), could be considered as a separate step in the development of a more suitable integration process. Multiple case studies were used to compare different integration approaches. Specifically, three cases were considered, of which two were characterized by collaborative processes and the other by a merger. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with managers involved in the processes. Each case presents different governing modes, structures, and mechanisms for achieving integration. The role played by the institutional context also led to different results with unique advantages and disadvantages. Three main conclusions are discussed: (a) Alliances and mergers can be interpreted as different steps in a path leading to a better integration; (b) The alignment between institutional/political time horizon and the time needed for the organizations to achieve an integration process lead to a better integration;

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Using the structure of social networks to map inter-agency relationships in public health services

Cited by 10 publications

References 34 publications

Optimizing Translation of Health Research into Practice: A systematic review of reviews

Optimizing Translation of Health Research into Practice: A systematic review of reviews

The Governance of Public–Nonprofit Service Networks: Four Propositions

Models for governing relationships in healthcare organizations: Some empirical evidence

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