Lessons Learned from the Primary Care Academy
Author Information
Author(s): Steurs Manon, Verté Emily, De Loof Hans, Weemaes Isabel, Remmen Roy, Anthierens Sibyl, De Vriendt Patricia
Primary Institution: Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Hypothesis
What can we learn from 5 years of this innovative, large-scale, interdisciplinary network?
Conclusion
The Primary Care Academy successfully addressed challenges in primary care through innovative research and networking over five years.
Supporting Evidence
- The PCA reported 14 published peer-reviewed articles and several other publications in progress.
- The PCA included 44 of the 60 Primary Care Zones in its network.
- Stakeholders were involved in governance through various committees to enhance collaboration.
Takeaway
The Primary Care Academy is like a big team that worked together for five years to make healthcare better for people with complex needs.
Methodology
A mixed-method data collection approach was used, including qualitative document analysis and quantitative data on publications and activities.
Potential Biases
Power dynamics and competition between academic institutions may have influenced collaboration.
Limitations
The evaluation was not systematically established, and no external evaluator was appointed.
Participant Demographics
Involves various stakeholders from four universities and six universities of applied sciences, with 38 experts from more than 10 disciplines.
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