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Implementation strategies and outcome measures for advancing learning health systems: a mixed methods systematic
Mari Somerville1, Christine Cassidy2, Janet A Curran3
1IWK Health, Halifax, NS, Canada. mari.somerville@dal.ca.
Background:
Learning health systems strive to continuously integrate data and evidence into practice to improve patient outcomes and ensure value-based healthcare. While the LHS concept is gaining traction, the operationalization of LHSs is underexplored.
Objective:
To identify and synthesize the existing evidence on the implementation and evaluation of advancing learning health systems across international health care settings.
Methods:
A mixed methods systematic review was conducted. Six databases (CINAHL, Embase, Medline, PAIS, Scopus and Nursing at Allied Health Database) were searched up to July 2022 for terms related to learning health systems, implementation, and evaluation measures. Any study design, health care setting and population were considered for inclusion. No limitations were placed on language or date of publication. Two reviewers independently screened the titles, abstracts, and full texts of identified articles. Data were extracted and synthesized using a convergent integrated approach. Studies were critically appraised using relevant JBI critical appraisal checklists.
Results:
Thirty-five studies were included in the review. Most studies were conducted in the United States (n = 21) and published between 2019 and 2022 (n = 24). Digital data capture was the most common LHS characteristic reported across studies, while patient engagement, aligned governance and a culture of rapid learning and improvement were reported least often. We identified 33 unique strategies for implementing LHSs including: change record systems, conduct local consensus discussions and audit & provide feedback. A triangulation of quantitative and qualitative data revealed three integrated findings related to the implementation of LHSs: (1) The digital infrastructure of LHSs optimizes health service delivery; (2) LHSs have a positive impact on patient care and health outcomes; and (3) LHSs can influence health care providers and the health system.
Conclusion:
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the implementation of LHSs in various healthcare settings. While this review identified key implementation strategies, potential outcome measures, and components of functioning LHSs, further research is needed to better understand the impact of LHSs on patient, provider and population outcomes, and health system costs. Health systems researchers should continue to apply the LHS concept in practice, with a stronger focus on evaluation.
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