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[Methods for organisational health services research]
H Pfaff1, U-S Albert, R Bornemann
1Zentrum für Versorgungsforschung Köln der Uniklinik Köln. holger.pfaff @uk-koeln.de
Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband Der Arzte Des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))
|October 7, 2009
Summary
This memorandum outlines methods for organizational health services research, focusing on key questions and methodological standards for sampling, measurement, and research design. It introduces a phase model for complex intervention trials to ensure high-quality research.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Organizational Health Services Research
- Public Health Methodology
Context:
- The German Network for Health Services Research (DNVF e.V.) developed Memorandum III on methods for health services research.
- This section specifically addresses organizational health services research, building upon previous work.
Purpose:
- To define central questions in organizational health services research.
- To establish methodological standards for sampling, measurement, and research design.
- To present a phase model for complex intervention trials.
Summary:
- The memorandum details core questions and methodological requirements for organizational health services research.
- It covers essential aspects such as sampling strategies, measurement tools, and research designs.
- A phase model is proposed to guide high-quality complex intervention trials in this field.
Impact:
- Facilitates high-quality organizational health services research.
- Enables integration of diverse social research methods.
- Provides a framework for understanding the importance of different methods within research phases.
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