Charting progress in learning health systems: A systematic review of 5 years of definitions, models, and frameworks.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Since being introduced by the Institute of Medicine (IoM) in 2007, the learning health system (LHS) concept has gained traction as a promising solution for achieving systems-level healthcare transformation. This review of the LHS literature consolidates current understanding of LHS definitions, models, frameworks, and underlying theory, relative to their initial conceptualization by the IoM.

Methods

Three academic databases (PubMed, Embase, and Scopus) were searched for peer-reviewed literature between 2018 and 2023. Articles were included that explicitly focused on LHSs and described an LHS definition, model, or framework. Extracted article information included key article characteristics and article type; LHS definition(s) and their reference(s); components of

SUBMITTER: Ellis LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12264394 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature