Networks in health care : a comparative study of their management, impact & performance

摘要: This project proposes a comparative study of four different professional and clinical network types in health care - cancer (a service), elderly client group), public functional activity) the development new genetics technologies basic science) to derive empirical theoretical findings from this work, along with policy recommendations for more effective management. We seek identify characteristics (ie. structures, systems processes) selected that are likely lead 'success' within their given context inform wider development. proposal builds on previous work by each members research team (Ferlie & Addicott, 2004, Exworthy et al, 2003, Fitzgerald 2002) networks care. has six objectives: 1. To key (eg. organisational, managerial or membership), view developing typology 2. investigate differences between less managed forms 3. describe origin evolution structure process over time examine context, content processes policies practices 4. explore extent which ICTs contributing based working care, 5. ascertain factors contribute performance, success high impact type 6. promising lessons practice around appropriate management styles skills qualitative will use case design, selecting cases across London midlands total eight cases. Data collection methods thus include: (i) analysis local documents (ii) range semi-structured (that is, loosely guided topic interviews) various stakeholders identified; (iii) observation at meetings. Further, we propose include two consultancy projects, focusing user perspectives, complement experience core organisational themes. The provide an performance particular context. basis be formed partly literature, particularly team, also through consultation advisors. objectives identified above, conjunction our intended methodology, clearly relevant SDO call proposals. Networks have become increasingly important mode organising yet know little about them. As 2004; Goodwin 2004), there is very independent rigorous recently established set up UK. Following own would extend these comparison other types.