Organisational features and patient outcomes in congenital heart disease services

"Overall, we found a substantial number of studies reporting a positive relationship between volume and outcome, particularly for highly complex cases. However, the complexity of the evidence requires careful interpretation."

What evidence is there for a relationship between organisational features and patient outcomes in congenital heart disease services? A rapid review. 

J Turner, L Preston, A Booth, C O’Keeffe, F Campbell, A Jesurasa, K Cooper, E Goyder 

School for Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield

2014

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Social and organizational factors affecting implementation of evidence-informed practice

"Managers were identified frequently as information sources, even though this is not a part of their formal role. Self-perceived implementation of EBP in practice was a significant predictor of being an information source or an expert, implying a positive atmosphere towards implementation of evidence-informed decision making in this public health organization. Results also implied that the perception of accessibility and trust were significant predictors of expertise recognition."

Social and organizational factors affecting implementation of evidence-informed practice in a public health department in Ontario: a network modelling approach
R Yousefi-Nooraie, M Dobbins, A Mari
Implementation Science, 2014, 9:29

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Leadership in a matrix

"Matrix organisations are grid-like organisational structures, commonly used in the management of large projects and product development processes, drawing employees from different functional disciplines for assignment to a team, without removing them from their respective positions."

Leadership in a matrix
C Devane
NHS Confederation
November 2012

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