Determinants of successful clinical networks: the conceptual framework and study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical networks are increasingly being viewed as an important strategy for increasing evidence-based practice and improving models of care, but success is variable and characteristics of networks with high impact are uncertain. This study takes advantage of the variability in the functioning and outcomes of networks supported by the Australian New South Wales (NSW) Agency for Clinical Innovation's non-mandatory model of clinical networks to investigate the factors that contribute to the success of clinical networks.

Methods/design

The objective of this retrospective study is to examine the association between external support, organisational and program factors, and indicators of success among 19 clinical networks over a three-year period (2006-2008). The outcom

SUBMITTER: Haines M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3328243 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature