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Complexity and whole-system change programmes.

Brice Dattée1, James Barlow

  • 1Imperial College Business School, London, UK.

Journal of Health Services Research & Policy
|April 1, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Applying complexity theory to healthcare, this study found that whole system change initiatives improved acute care but struggled with broader out-of-hospital patient flows. Realistic change magnitude is key for policy design.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Complexity Theory in Health Systems
  • Policy Analysis

Background:

  • Growing interest in applying complexity theory to healthcare policy and research.
  • Need for rigorous application of complex systems principles, particularly 'whole system change'.
  • Exploration of whole systems change in improving unscheduled healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the application and impact of whole systems change in a programme to improve unscheduled healthcare delivery in Scotland.
  • To assess the effectiveness of a programme in achieving 'whole system change' within healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative case studies of five Scottish health boards.
  • Inclusion of diverse demographics, initial performance data, and progress tracking.

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  • Focus on collaborative approaches and interdependencies within hospitals.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful implementation of a collaborative culture fostering mutual understanding and awareness of interdependencies.
    • Improved patient flows achieved through whole system working at the acute hospital level.
    • Challenges encountered in addressing out-of-hospital patient flows and external stakeholder relationships due to programme structure.

    Conclusions:

    • The programme effectively improved performance within the acute care subsystem by addressing interdependencies.
    • Limited impact on the overall healthcare system due to challenges in extending change beyond the acute setting.
    • Implications for policy design, emphasizing realistic expectations for the magnitude of change achievable with whole system reform initiatives.