ArticleBMC health services research2023
Exploring the organisational structure of networks for exercise oncology provision: a social network analysis of OnkoAktiv.
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- [Prehabilitation and sport in oncology].Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2025Review
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- Network Activeoncokids - Centralized Physical Activity Counseling for Children, adolescents, and Young Adults Across German-Speaking Countries Throughout All Oncological Treatment Phases.Klinische Padiatrie · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundStructured exercise programs provide considerable health benefits for cancer patients. Therefore, various OnkoAktiv (OA) networks were established in Germany with the aim to connect cancer patients with certified exercise programs. However, knowledge about the integration of exercise networks into cancer care systems and conditions of interorganisational collaboration is lacking. The aim of this work was to analyse the OA networks to guide further network development and implementation work.
methodsWe used methods of social network analysis within a cross-sectional study design. Network characteristics were analysed such as node and tie attributes, cohesion and centrality. We classified all networks into their level of organisational form in integrated care.
resultsWe analysed 11 OA networks with 26 actors and 216 ties on average. The smallest network counted 12 actors/56 ties, the largest 52/530. 76% of all actors operated within the medical/exercise sector, serving 19 different medical professions. In smaller "linkage" networks, several individual professionals were linked "from service to service", whereas the more integrated networks revealed a core-periphery-structure. DISCUSSION: Collaborative networks enable the involvement of professional actors from different operational fields. This study provides an in-depth understanding of underlying organisational structures that provides information for further development of exercise oncology provision.
trial registrationNot applicable, as no health care intervention was performed.
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