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Salm S, Cecon N, Jenniches I, Pfaff H, Scholten N, Dresen A, Krieger T. Conducting a prospective evaluation of the development of a complex psycho-oncological care programme (isPO) in Germany. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:531. [PMID: 35449058 PMCID: PMC9026657 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07951-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Evaluating the development phase of a complex intervention programme can be challenging. A prospective evaluation approach is presented based on the example of the new complex psycho-oncological care programme isPO (integrated, cross-sectoral Psycho-Oncology). Prior to programme implementation, we examined (1) if isPO was developed as intended, and (2) if it was relevant and transferable into the newly developed psycho-oncological care networks in North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany. Further, we investigated which implementation facilitators and barriers were anticipated and which implementation strategies were planned by the programme designers (multidisciplinary professionals and cancer supporting organizations who developed the isPO programme components and the networks). METHODS A mixed-methods approach was applied. Qualitative data were collected by quarterly progress reports, interviews and a focus group with the programme designers. Evaluation criteria for document analyses of the quarterly progress reports were developed and applied. Content analysis was applied for analysing interviews and focus group. Quantitative data were gained from evaluating the programme training for the isPO service providers by short written questionnaires that were analysed descriptively. RESULTS An implementable prototype of the isPO programme has been developed within 15 months, however no piloting was conducted. The programme's complexity proved to be challenging with regard to coordination and communication of the numerous programme designers. This was intensified by existing interdependencies between the designers. Further, there was little communication and participation between the programme designers and the prospective users (patients and service providers). Due to these challenges, only context-unspecific implementation strategies were planned. CONCLUSION The required resources for developing a new complex care programme and the need of a mature implementation strategy should be sufficiently addressed. Programmes may benefit from prospective evaluation by gaining insightful knowledge concerning the programme's maturity and anticipating implementation facilitators and barriers. A mixed-methods evaluation design was crucial for achieving profound insight into the development process. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study has been registered in the German Clinical Trials Register (No. DRKS00015326 ) on 30.10.2018.
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- Sandra Salm
- Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Human Sciences, Eupener Str. 129, 50933, Cologne, Germany.
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Human Sciences, Eupener Str. 129, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Human Sciences, Eupener Str. 129, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Human Sciences, Eupener Str. 129, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Human Sciences, Eupener Str. 129, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Human Sciences, Eupener Str. 129, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Health Services Research, and Rehabilitation Science, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Faculty of Human Sciences, Eupener Str. 129, 50933, Cologne, Germany
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Hetemi E, Ordieres J, Nuur C. Inter-organisational collaboration and knowledge-work: a contingency framework and evidence from a megaproject in Spain. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH & PRACTICE 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/14778238.2022.2027827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Ermal Hetemi
- Department of Industrial Economics and Management, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Lindstedtsvägen 30, SE-100 44, Sweden
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- Departamento de Ingenería de Organizacíon, Administración de Empresas y Estadística, UPM Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, C/ José Gutiérrez Abascal 2, E-28006, Spain
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- Department of Industrial Economics and Management, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Lindstedtsvägen 30, SE-100 44, Sweden
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Wannenmacher D. Obstacles and levers of interdisciplinary collaborative work. The case of ALLIBEAS. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH & PRACTICE 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/14778238.2019.1701960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Delphine Wannenmacher
- CEREFIGE, Management of Companies and Administrations Department, IUT Nancy-Charlemagne, Université de Lorraine, France
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Korbi FB, Chouki M. Knowledge transfer in international asymmetric alliances: the key role of translation, artifacts, and proximity. JOURNAL OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 2017. [DOI: 10.1108/jkm-11-2016-0501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the issue of knowledge transfer in the context of international asymmetric alliances. The objective is mainly to identify the barriers that can impede the knowledge transfer between asymmetric partners and to analyze the solutions adopted to overcome these barriers.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors use a qualitative study involving six cases of asymmetric alliances between Tunisian small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) and European multinational corporations (MNCs).
Findings
The results of this research highlight a set of obstacles related to the context of asymmetric alliance itself and the nature of knowledge transferred by partners. The study emphasizes the importance of translation using artefacts by both partners and proximity with its geographical, organizational and technological dimensions to overcome these obstacles.
Research limitations/implications
The investigation of knowledge transfer in asymmetric alliances was based on the role played by only three proximity dimensions (geographical, organizational and technological), while other factors, such as institutional, social and cultural issues, were not considered. Indeed, future research may take these variables into account in studying solutions to overcome knowledge-transfer barriers in asymmetric alliances.
Practical implications
The paper calls the attention of asymmetric alliance managers to the importance of translation to perform work processes, facilitate knowledge transfer and overcome linguistic barriers. Managers should use virtual artefacts to reduce the constraints resulting from their geographical remoteness and to strengthen cooperation. Further, reinforcing geographical, organizational and technological proximity between partners involved in an international alliance is essential to facilitate knowledge transfer, essentially of tacit knowledge, and to accelerate innovation.
Originality/value
This study emphasizes the importance of the simultaneous role of artefacts, translation and proximity in overcoming obstacles related to the asymmetric alliance itself and the nature of knowledge transferred by partners. The results shed light on the issue of knowledge generation in asymmetric alliances.
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