Exploring the organisational structure of networks for exercise oncology provision: a social network analysis of OnkoAktiv.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Structured exercise programs provide considerable health benefits for cancer patients. Therefore, various OnkoAktiv (OA) networks were established in Germany with the aim to connect cancer patients with certified exercise programs. However, knowledge about the integration of exercise networks into cancer care systems and conditions of interorganisational collaboration is lacking. The aim of this work was to analyse the OA networks to guide further network development and implementation work.

Methods

We used methods of social network analysis within a cross-sectional study design. Network characteristics were analysed such as node and tie attributes, cohesion and centrality. We classified all networks into their level of organisational form in integrated care.

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SUBMITTER: Voland A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10225106 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature