Primary care networks as a means of supporting primary care: findings from qualitative case study-based evaluation in the English NHS.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate primary care networks (PCNs) in the English National Health Service. We ask: How are PCNs constituted to meet their defined goals? What factors can be discerned as affecting their ability to deliver benefits to the community, the network as a whole and individual members? What outcomes or outputs are associated with PCNs so far? We draw policy lessons for PCN design and oversight, and consider the utility of the chosen evaluative framework.

Design and setting

Qualitative case studies in seven PCN in England, chosen for maximum variety around geography, rurality and population deprivation. Study took place between May 2019 and December 2022.

Participants

PCN members, staff employed in additional roles and local managers. Ninety-o

SUBMITTER: Checkland K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10668191 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature