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ArticleBMC health services research2024

Healthcare social network research and the ECHO model™: Exploring a community of practice to support cultural brokers and transfer cultural knowledge.

Phil Nixon, Chiara Broccatelli, Perrin Moss, Sarah Baggio, Angela Young, Dana Newcomb

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Article in BMC health services research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Phil NixonIntegrated Care, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, 501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia. phillip.nixon@health.qld.gov.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3156-4592
Chiara BroccatelliDepartment of Social and Cultural Anthropology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, 08193, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1289-174X
Perrin MossIntegrated Care, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, 501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4396-8105
Sarah BaggioIntegrated Care, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, 501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia.
Angela YoungIntegrated Care, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, 501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia.
Dana NewcombIntegrated Care, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, 501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia.
Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service · AUThe University of Queensland · AUUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona · ES

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundProject ECHO

methodsSocial network theories and methods informed the collection of network data and analysis of advice-seeking relationships among ECHO network members and their nominees. Registered members from two ECHO networks were invited to complete the Qualtrics survey. Networks analysed comprised 398 professionals from mainstream health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisation, education, disability and child safety service settings.

resultsBrokers were well represented, both those who hold knowledge brokerage positions as well as cultural brokers who incorporate clinical and cultural knowledge enabling holistic care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients (38 individuals, 17% of network). Professionals who occupy brokerage positions outside the ECHO network tend to be more connected with co-members within the network.

conclusionsThis study is the first application of contemporary social network theories and methods to investigate an ECHO network. The findings highlight the connectivity afforded by brokers, enabling the coordination and collaboration necessary for effective care integration. Inclusion of cultural brokers in an ECHO network provides sustained peer group support while also cultivating relationships that facilitate the integration of cultural and clinical knowledge.

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Health Services, IndigenousAdultAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesCommunity of PracticeCultural CompetencyFemaleHumansMaleQueenslandSocial Network AnalysisSocial NetworkingAboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health WorkerCommunity of PracticeCultural brokerIntegrated CareProject ECHOSocial network researchVirtual learningWorkforce development

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PMID38693520
PMCPMC11062014
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