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Ross D, Roerig M, Allin S, Marchildon G, Christenson J, Abu-Laban RB. A Global Survey of Emergency Care Clinical Networks: Discussion and Implications for Canadian Learning Health Systems. Healthc Policy 2023; 19:28-35. [PMID: 38105665 PMCID: PMC10751757 DOI: 10.12927/hcpol.2023.27235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Clinical networks (CNs) can promote innovation and collaboration across providers and stakeholders. However, little is known about the structure and operations of CNs, particularly in emergency care. As Canada advances learning health systems (LHSs), foundational research is essential to enable future comparisons across CNs to identify those that contribute to positive system change. Drawing from the results of our international survey, we provide a description of 32 emergency care CNs worldwide, including their structure, operations and sustainability. Future research should consider the context of such networks, how they may contribute to an LHS and how they impact patient outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Duncan Ross
- Learning Health Systems Data Analyst, BC Support Unit Michael Smith Health Research BC, Adjunct Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Research Coordinator, North American Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Associate Professor, North American Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Professor Emeritus, North American Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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- Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Senior Medical Advisor Emergency Care BC, Vancouver, BC
| | - Riyad B. Abu-Laban
- Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Interim Scientific Director, Emergency Care BC, Vancouver, BC
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