Abstracts by keywords: framework.framework
In order to ensure long-term existence, effective organization, introduction of successful innovations and benefit generation for all actors in healthcare networks, it is essential to recognize the factors influencing the sustainability of these networks (Buhl 2010: 13-31). Only in this way can these determinants be designed specifically for independent existence. In the first part of this study, a preliminary framework was created using a systematic literature review that presents the sustainability factors of innovative healthcare networks. The research field of sustainability factors of innovative networks has not yet been examined in the context of the German healthcare system, so the results generated so far come from other healthcare systems or related forms of cooperation. In order to refute the uncertainties of transferability and completeness, the determinants for selected innovative health networks should be examined qualitatively and the hypothetical model should be empirically modified and supplemented. By comparing the findings from theory and practice, an instrument is to be created that will support coordinators in innovative health networks in shaping cooperation and alliances sustainably.
19.09.2016
The German healthcare system performs well in international comparisons in terms of quality and efficiency, but comparative studies point to existing potential for optimization (Lauerer et al. 2013: 483–491; Manouguian et al. 2010). Trends such as demographic change, which poses new challenges for regional supply security, require a continuous improvement in the supply structure and quality (Stüve 2009: 51–60; Amelung/Wolf 2011: 1566–1572). In order to do justice to this, politicians are calling for stronger networking and cooperation between service providers in the form of integrated care models (Amelung et al. 2009; Mühlbacher 2002). Various studies view interconnected structural, product and process innovations as necessary in order to significantly increase efficiency and effectiveness (Omachonu/Objection 2010: 1-20; Varkey et al. 2008: 382-388; Ilinca et al. 2012: 193 –202). Innovations, which are defined as the successful implementation of a new idea in a way that increases value for some or all participants, are no longer initiated only by individual actors, but are increasingly developed and disseminated in cooperative networks (Akrich et al. 2002: 187-206 ; Varkey et al. 2008: 382–388). With the aim of improving medical care, EU, federal and state policies promote health innovations at all levels, but 40% of these only exist until the start-up funding runs out (Savaya et al. 2008: 478–493). This volatility of improvement initiatives negatively impacts society's support and trust in future projects (Shediac-Rizkallah/Bone 1998: 87-108). The high use of resources during the new introduction creates a legitimate demand for goal achievement and long-term success and increases the interest of stakeholders in the sustainability factor (Edwards et al. 2007: 37–47).