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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Health Policy
  • Complex Adaptive Systems

Background:

  • Four key Ontario maternity/obstetrical care organizations collaborated on interdisciplinary policy research.
  • Stakeholder groups engaged in developing consensus strategies for improving maternity services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a 2-day conference focused on research synthesis and consensus building.
  • To address policy questions regarding new interdisciplinary maternity care models in Ontario.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation involved participant observation, key informant consultation, and attendee surveys.
  • Pattern processing and sense-making of project materials and consensus statements were utilized.
  • A systems framework for maternity care policy was developed using secondary analysis.

Main Results:

  • Consensus on the importance of investing in maternity care and addressing workforce crises.
  • Proposed reform of the rigid and inflexible current system, citing legislative and remuneration constraints.
  • Endorsement of model coherence and self-organization based on local needs, rather than central standardization.

Conclusions:

  • Coherence around core values, holism, and responsiveness to local needs aligns with complex adaptive systems principles.
  • Building functional relationships through education, communication, and feedback loops is crucial.
  • Endorsement of flexible, adaptive central and local organization of maternity services with integrated information systems.