A mixed methods evaluation of the impact of a cost-of-living policy and practice hub on integrated care strategies
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The National Health Service (NHS) Confederation
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Health Systems Management
Background
- The cost-of-living crisis poses a significant public health threat.
- Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) initially did not prioritize the cost-of-living crisis.
- An online hub was developed to address this gap in policy focus.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the impact of the NHS Confederation's online cost-of-living hub.
- To assess the hub's role in raising awareness among ICS policymakers.
- To understand how the hub influences mitigation strategies for the cost-of-living crisis.
Main Methods
- Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data.
- Analysis of website viewing figures to measure hub utilization.
- Thematic analysis of integrated care strategies to assess content alignment with the hub.
Main Results
- The online hub demonstrated significant engagement with 2736-6161 views per page.
- Cost-of-living impacts were extensively discussed in 32 out of 37 ICS strategies.
- The majority of subthemes in strategies mirrored content from the hub.
Conclusions
- The hub likely increased awareness of cost-of-living impacts and responses among ICS policymakers.
- The findings suggest potential for policy and practice hubs in future public health interventions.
- ICSs are adopting a collaborative, system-wide approach to address complex issues like the cost-of-living crisis.
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