Social networks of health care providers and patients in cardiovascular risk management: a study protocol

BMC Health Services Research

Michel Wensing¹  Jan van Lieshout¹  Naomi Heijmans¹ 

[1] Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare, PO 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands

关键词: Cardiovascular disease;    Primary care;    Information sharing;    Social network analysis;   

Others  :  1130722
DOI  :  10.1186/1472-6963-14-265

 received in 2013-11-22, accepted in 2014-06-16,  发布年份 2014

【 摘 要 】

Background

In recent years, preventive and clinical interventions for cardiovascular risk management have been implemented widely in primary care in the Netherlands. Although this has enhanced quality and outcomes of cardiovascular risk management, further improvement remains possible. In the planned observational study, we aim to examine the role of social networks of healthcare providers and patients in quality and outcomes of cardiovascular risk management.

Methods/Design

In a longitudinal observational study, data on social networks of approximately 300 primary care providers from 30 general practices and 900 cardiovascular patients will be collected twice, with a six month interval, using a mix of measures. Social networks are documented with specifically designed questionnaires for patients, relatives, and healthcare professionals. For each included patient, we will extract from medical records to gather data on clinical processes and cardiovascular risk predictors. Data on self-management and psychosocial outcomes of patients will be collected using questionnaires for patients. The analysis focuses on identifying network characteristics, which are associated with (changes in) cardiovascular risk management or self-management.

Discussion

This research will provide insight into the role of social networks of patients and providers in cardiovascular risk management in primary practice.

Trial registration

Nederlands Trial Register NTR4069.

【 授权许可】

   
2014 Heijmans et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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