A social network analysis to explore collaborative practice in home care: research protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The conceptualization of the home as a care environment and maintaining a high standard of care requires different professionals to collaborate. This study will explore collaborative practice in home care, needs and expectations of the stakeholders involved, and identify their roles and tasks. Secondly, it will investigate possible strategies to improve home care management and, more particularly, optimize collaborative practice in home care.

Methods

The study will be conducted during three distinct consecutive phases, within a multiphase mixed-methods design. Phase 1 will use a quantitative approach in which a social network analysis will be conducted to have an overview of collaborative practice in home care in French-speaking Switzerland. Phases 2 and 3 will be

SUBMITTER: Schorderet C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9484240 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature