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ArticleSAGE open medicine2014

The population health approach: A qualitative study of conceptual and operational definitions for leaders in Canadian healthcare.

Deborah Cohen, Tai Huynh, Anne Sebold, Jean Harvey, Cory Neudorf, Adalsteinn Brown

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Article in SAGE open medicine, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers.

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22 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Deborah CohenCanadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI), Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), Ottawa, ON, Canada; Institute of Population Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Tai HuynhCentre for Innovation in Complex Care, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Anne SeboldCanadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI), Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Jean HarveyCanadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI), Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Cory NeudorfDepartment of Community Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Adalsteinn BrownInstitute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe population health approach is increasingly recognized for its role in health system reform; however, its broad scope and definition have been criticized for being a barrier to clear communication. This qualitative study examined the way senior healthcare leaders in Canada conceptualize and operationalize the population health approach in planning and decision-making.

findingsCore elements of the population health approach included focusing on health and wellness rather than illness, taking a population rather than individual orientation, understanding needs and solutions through community outreach, addressing health disparities/health in vulnerable groups, addressing the social determinants of health and inter-sectoral action and partnerships.

conclusionThe population health approach is increasingly recognized for its role in reducing healthcare demand and contributing to health system sustainability. This study demonstrated the growing need to clarify terminology among multiform partners to establish a foundation for future healthcare integration and inter-sectoral action.

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healthcarepopulation health approachPublic healthqualitative studyterminology

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PMID26770704
PMCPMC4607218

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