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RADAR-ES: A Methodological Framework for Conducting Environmental Scans in Health Services Delivery Research.
Daniel A Nagel1, Patricia Charlton2, Rima Azar3
1University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
|August 17, 2025
Summary
Researchers can now use RADAR-ES, a new framework for environmental scans (ES) in health services delivery research. This structured approach guides the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of ESs to inform decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Delivery Research
- Methodology Development
- Environmental Scanning
Background:
- Environmental scans (ES) are crucial for examining trends, policies, and opportunities to inform health program and policy development.
- Despite their utility in healthcare decision-making, a methodological gap exists for planning and conducting ESs in health services delivery research (HSDR).
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a comprehensive methodological framework for the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of environmental scans (ES) within health services delivery research (HSDR).
Main Methods:
- Adapted McMeekin et al.'s framework development process.
- Synthesized findings from literature on ES planning and execution, alongside exemplar HSDR articles.
- Integrated original research and data from all sources to create an evidence-informed framework.
Main Results:
- Developed RADAR-ES, a 5-phase methodological framework.
- RADAR-ES is guided by 4 principles: Recognizing the Issue, Assessing Factors for ES, Developing an ES Protocol, Acquiring and Analyzing Data, and Reporting the Results.
Conclusions:
- The RADAR-ES framework offers structured guidance for researchers and stakeholders in HSDR.
- This framework aims to enhance the rigor and effectiveness of environmental scans in health services delivery research.
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