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ArticleBMJ leader2024

Workplace-based knowledge exchange programmes between academics, policy-makers and providers of healthcare: a qualitative study.

Stephanie Kumpunen, Jake Matthews, Thuvarahan Amuthalingam, Greg Irving, Bernadeta Bridgwood, Luisa M Pettigrew

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Stephanie KumpunenDepartment of Applied Health Research, Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, University College London, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-7668-8687
Jake MatthewsArmy Medical Services, Camberley, UK.
Thuvarahan AmuthalingamMedcas Education, Birmingham, UK.
Greg IrvingFaculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK.
Bernadeta BridgwoodDepartment of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
Luisa M PettigrewDepartment of Health Services Research and Policy, Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK luisa.pettigrew@lshtm.ac.uk.ORCID 0000-0001-6427-6696

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Abstract

backgroundWorkplace-based knowledge exchange programmes (WKEPs), such as job shadowing or secondments, offer potential for health and care providers, academics, and policy-makers to foster partnerships, develop local solutions and overcome key differences in practices. Yet opportunities for exchange can be hard to find and are poorly reported in the literature.

objectivesTo understand the views of providers, academics and policy-makers regarding WKEPs, in particular, their motivations to participate in such exchanges and the perceived barriers and facilitators to participation.

methodsA qualitative study involving semistructured interviews with 20 healthcare providers, academics and policy-makers in England. Rapid data collection and analysis techniques were employed. Interviews formed part of a wider scoping study that mapped the characteristics and existing literature related to WKEPs.

resultsInterviewees reported being motivated to develop, sponsor and/or participate in WKEPs with a clear purpose and defined outcomes that could demonstrate the value of the time out of work to their organisations. Perceived barriers included competitive application processes for national fellowships, a lack of knowing how to identify with whom to undertake an exchange (varying 'tribes'), and the burdens of time, costs and administration regarding arranging exchanges. WKEPs were reported to work best where there was a perceived sense of shared purpose, long-standing relationship and trust between organisations. Facilitators included existing confidentiality agreements and/or shared professional standards, as well as funding.

conclusionWKEPs were reported to be valuable experiences but required significant organisational buy-in and cooperation to arrange and sustain. To benefit emerging partnerships, such as the new integrated care systems in England, more outcomes evaluations of existing WKEPs are needed, and research focused on overcoming barriers to participation, such as time and costs.

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Delivery of Health CareHealth FacilitiesHealth PersonnelHumansPolicyWorkplacecareer developmenthealth policyintegrationmulti-professionalorganisational effectiveness

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PMCPMC12038100

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