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ArticleInternational journal of integrated care2013

Exploration of the integration of care for persons with a traumatic brain injury using social network analysis methodology.

Marie-Eve Lamontagne

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Article in International journal of integrated care, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Marie-Eve LamontagneDepartment of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, 2325 Rue de l'Université, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada.

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Abstract

introductionIntegration is a popular strategy to increase the quality of care within systems of care. However, there is no common language, approach or tool allowing for a valid description, comparison and evaluation of integrated care. Social network analysis could be a viable methodology to provide an objective picture of integrated networks. GOAL OF THE ARTICLE: To illustrate social network analysis use in the context of systems of care for traumatic brain injury.

methodWe surveyed members of a network using a validated questionnaire to determine the links between them. We determined the density, centrality, multiplexity, and quality of the links reported.

resultsThe network was described as moderately dense (0.6), the most prevalent link was knowledge, and four organisation members of a consortium were central to the network. Social network analysis allowed us to create a graphic representation of the network.

conclusionSocial network analysis is a useful methodology to objectively characterise integrated networks.

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brain injurycommunity networkevaluationhealth care systemsocial networksocial network analysistraumatic brain injury

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PMID24250281
PMCPMC3821538

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