scholarly journals Key components of knowledge transfer and exchange in health services research: Findings from a systematic scoping review

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Prihodova ◽  
Suzanne Guerin ◽  
Conall Tunney ◽  
W. George Kernohan
Keyword(s):  
Health Services Research ◽  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Knowledge Transfer And Exchange ◽  
Research Findings

Interactive visualization applications in population health and health services research: a systematic scoping review (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jawad Chishtie ◽  
Iwona Anna Bielska ◽  
Aldo Barrera ◽  
Jean-Sebastien Marchand ◽  
Muhammad Imran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Support ◽  
Health Services Research ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Population Health ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Interactive Visualization ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Epidemiologic Surveillance

BACKGROUND Simple visualizations in health research data, such as scatter plots, heat maps and bar charts typically present relationships between two variables. Interactive visualization methods allow for multiple related facets, such as multiple risk factors, to be studied simultaneously, leading to data insights through exploring trends and patterns from complex big healthcare data. The technique presents a powerful tool that can be used in combination with statistical analysis for knowledge discovery, hypothesis generation and testing, and decision support. OBJECTIVE The primary objective of this scoping review is to describe and summarize the evidence of interactive visualization applications, methods and tools being employed in population health and HSR, and their sub-domains in the last 15 years, from 1 January 2005 to 30 March 2019. Our secondary objective is to describe the use cases, metrics, frameworks used, settings, target audience, goals and co-design of applications. METHODS We adapted standard scoping review guidelines, with a peer reviewed search strategy, two independent researchers at each stage of screening and abstraction, with a third independent researcher to arbitrate conflicts and validate findings. A comprehensive abstraction platform was built to capture the data from diverse bodies of literature, primarily from the computer science and health care sector. After screening 11,310 articles, we present findings from 56 applications from interrelated areas of population health and health services research, and their sub-domains such as epidemiologic surveillance, health resource planning, access, utilization and costs, among diverse clinical and demographic populations. RESULTS As a companion review to our earlier systematic synthesis of literature on visual analytic applications, we present findings in six major themes of interactive visualization applications developed for eight major problem categories. We found a wide application of interactive visualization methods, the major being epidemiologic surveillance for infectious disease, resource planning, health service monitoring and quality and studying medication use patterns. Data sources included mostly secondary administrative and electronic medical record data. Additionally, at least two-third applications involved participatory co-design approaches, while introducing a distinct category ‘embedded research’ within co-design initiatives. These applications were in response to an identified need for data-driven insights towards knowledge generation and decision support. We further discuss the opportunities from the use of interactive visualization methods towards studying global health, inequities including social determinants of health, and other related areas. We also allude to the challenges in the uptake of these methods. CONCLUSIONS Visualization in health has strong historical roots, with an upward trend in the use of these methods in population health and health services research. Such applications are being fast utilized by academic and health care agencies for knowledge discovery, hypotheses generation and decision support. CLINICALTRIAL Protocol registration: RR1-10.2196/14019 Related first review: RR2-10.2196/14019 INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT RR2-10.2196/14019

scholarly journals Interactive visualization applications in population health and health services research: a systematic scoping review (Preprint)

10.2196/27534 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jawad Chishtie ◽  
Iwona Anna Bielska ◽  
Aldo Barrera ◽  
Jean-Sebastien Marchand ◽  
Muhammad Imran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services Research ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Population Health ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Interactive Visualization ◽  
Services Research

scholarly journals Fostering implementation of health services research findings into practice: a consolidated framework for advancing implementation science

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura J Damschroder ◽  
David C Aron ◽  
Rosalind E Keith ◽  
Susan R Kirsh ◽  
Jeffery A Alexander ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services Research ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Implementation Science ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Research Findings

scholarly journals Scoping review of complexity theory in health services research

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David S. Thompson ◽  
Xavier Fazio ◽  
Erika Kustra ◽  
Linda Patrick ◽  
Darren Stanley
Keyword(s):  
Health Services Research ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Complexity Theory ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Services Research

scholarly journals Visual Analytic Tools and Techniques in Population Health and Health Services Research: Protocol for a Scoping Review (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jawad Ahmed Chishtie ◽  
Jessica Babineau ◽  
Iwona Anna Bielska ◽  
Monica Cepoiu-Martin ◽  
Michael Irvine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services Research ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Population Health ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Visual Analytics ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Scoping Reviews

BACKGROUND Visual analytics (VA) promotes the understanding of data using visual, interactive techniques and using analytic and visual engines. The analytic engine includes machine learning and other automated techniques, whereas common visual outputs include flow maps and spatiotemporal hotspots for studying service gaps and disease distribution. The principal objective of this scoping review is to examine the state of science on VA and the various tools, strategies, and frameworks used in population health and health services research (HSR). OBJECTIVE The purpose of this scoping review is to develop an overarching global view of established techniques, frameworks, and methods of VA in population health and HSR. The main objectives are to explore, map, and synthesize the literature related to VA in its application to the two main focus areas of health care. METHODS We will use established scoping review methods to meet the study objective. As the use of the term visual analytics is inconsistent, one of the major challenges was operationalizing the concepts for developing the search strategy, based on the three main concepts of population health, HSR, and VA. We included peer reviewed and grey literature sources from 2005 till March 2019 in the search. Independent teams of researchers will screen the titles, abstracts and full text articles, whereas an independent researcher will arbiter conflicts. Data will be abstracted and presented using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist and explanation by two independent researchers. RESULTS As of late August 2019, the scoping review is in the full-text screening stage. Data synthesis will follow and the first results are expected to be submitted for publication in December 2019. In this protocol, the methods for undertaking this scoping review are detailed. We present how we operationalized the varied concepts of population health, health services, and VA. The main results of the scoping review will synthesize peer reviewed and grey literature sources on the main methods of VA in the interrelated fields of population health and health services research from January 2005 till March 2019. CONCLUSIONS VA is being increasingly used and integrated with emerging technologies to support decision making using large data sets. This scoping review of the VA tools, strategies, and frameworks applied to population health and health services aims to increase awareness of this approach for uptake by decision makers working within and toward developing learning health systems globally. CLINICALTRIAL Not applicable. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT DERR1-10.2196/14019

DOING THE RIGHT THING AND DOING IT RIGHT: TOWARD A FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING THE POLICY RELEVANCE OF HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 604-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jozien M. Bensing ◽  
Wilma M. C. M. Caris-Verhallen ◽  
Joost Dekker ◽  
Diana M. J. Delnoij ◽  
Peter P. Groenewegen
Keyword(s):  
Health Services Research ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
Scientific Quality ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Societal Relevance ◽  
Policy Relevance ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Typical Instance ◽  
The Right

Objectives: Health services research is a typical instance of applied research, meaning that its research findings should contribute to a more evidence-based health policy. A basic assumption for the usefulness of policy research is that it is of good scientific quality, but evaluation of health services research would be incomplete without an assessment of its societal relevance. However, there is no generally accepted framework in which criteria to assess societal relevance are defined.Methods: In this study, we made an effort to specify criteria and indicators for policy relevance.Results and Conclusions: In general, we concluded that it is important to define from the start of a research project, what kind of answers are being sought to the questions at hand, who the intended users of these answers will be, and how they can be reached. Furthermore, a productive dialogue between researchers and policy makers is indispensable for remaining in tune with policy thinking. In addition, we specified domains and a list of potential criteria for assessing policy relevance. For the purpose of quality assurance, these criteria have to be integrated into a quality improvement cycle. This means that the societal output of health services research should be related to the aims and missions at the level of projects, programs, and institutes. Furthermore, it is important that consensus is reached about (the weighting of) relevant indicators and that routines are developed for collecting information on these indicators.

scholarly journals Models and frameworks of patient engagement in health services research: a scoping review protocol

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Chudyk ◽  
Celeste Waldman ◽  
Tara Horrill ◽  
Lisa Demczuk ◽  
Carolyn Shimmin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services Research ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Patient Engagement ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Review Protocol

scholarly journals Engaging children and families in pediatric Health Research: a scoping review

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Flynn ◽  
Sarah Walton ◽  
Shannon D. Scott
Keyword(s):  
Health Services Research ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Patient Engagement ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Public Involvement ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Consumer Participation ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Pediatric Health

Abstract Aim Patient engagement (PE) in pediatric health services research is challenging due to contextual factors such as busyness of parenting, work schedules, and diverse family structures. This scoping review seeks to comprehensively map current PE strategies with parents and families across existing published pediatric health research literature. Methods We followed Arksey and O’Malley (2005) and Levac et al., (2010) six-stage scoping review process. We conducted the search strategy in Medline, Embase, CINAHL, and Psychinfo databases. Data were extracted from included articles; evidence tables were developed and narrative synthesis was completed. Results Of 3925 retrieved records, seventeen articles were included in the review. Patient engagement primarily occurred through strategies such as advisory groups, meetings, focus groups and interviews. Strategies were used to engage patients at various levels, for different purposes (e.g., to inform, participate, consult, involve collaborate and/or lead). These strategies were also used at various stages of the research process. Navigating power differences, time and money were commonly reported challenges. Inconsistent terminology plagued (e.g., stakeholder engagement, consumer participation, patient and public involvement, participatory research) this body of literature and clarity is urgently needed. Conclusions This review offers insights into current PE strategies used in pediatric health services research and offers insight for researchers considering employing PE in the future.

scholarly journals Implementation Outcomes and Indicators as a New Challenge in Health Services Research: A Systematic Scoping Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 004695801986125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tabea Willmeroth ◽  
Bärbel Wesselborg ◽  
Silke Kuske
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Services Research ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Implementation Quality ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Implementation Outcomes

The aim of this systematic scoping review was to identify and analyze indicators that address implementation quality or success in health care services and to deduce recommendations for further indicator development. This review was conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Manual and the PRISMA Statement. CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO were searched. Studies or reviews published between August 2008 and 2018 that reported monitoring of the quality or the implementation success in health care services by using indicators based on continuous variables and proportion-based, ratio-based, standardized ratio–based, or rate-based variables or indices were included. The records were screened by title and abstract, and the full-text articles were also independently double-screened by 3 reviewers for eligibility. In total, 4376 records were identified that resulted in 10 eligible studies, including 67 implementation indicators. There was heterogeneity regarding the theoretical backgrounds, designs, objectives, settings, and implementation indicators among the publications. None of the indicators addressed the implementation outcomes of appropriateness or sustainability. Service implementation efficiency was identified as an additional outcome. Achieving consensus in framing implementation outcomes and indicators will be a new challenge in health services research. Considering the new debates regarding health care complexity, the further development of indicators based on complementary qualitative and quantitative approaches is needed.

scholarly journals Visual Analytic Tools and Techniques in Population Health and Health Services Research: Scoping Review (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jawad Ahmed Chishtie ◽  
Jean-Sebastien Marchand ◽  
Luke A Turcotte ◽  
Iwona Anna Bielska ◽  
Jessica Babineau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Services Research ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Population Health ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Visual Analytics ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Health Care Data ◽  
Scoping Reviews

BACKGROUND Visual analytics (VA) promotes the understanding of data with visual, interactive techniques, using analytic and visual engines. The analytic engine includes automated techniques, whereas common visual outputs include flow maps and spatiotemporal hot spots. OBJECTIVE This scoping review aims to address a gap in the literature, with the specific objective to synthesize literature on the use of VA tools, techniques, and frameworks in interrelated health care areas of population health and health services research (HSR). METHODS Using the 2018 PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines, the review focuses on peer-reviewed journal articles and full conference papers from 2005 to March 2019. Two researchers were involved at each step, and another researcher arbitrated disagreements. A comprehensive abstraction platform captured data from diverse bodies of the literature, primarily from the computer and health sciences. RESULTS After screening 11,310 articles, findings from 55 articles were synthesized under the major headings of visual and analytic engines, visual presentation characteristics, tools used and their capabilities, application to health care areas, data types and sources, VA frameworks, frameworks used for VA applications, availability and innovation, and co-design initiatives. We found extensive application of VA methods used in areas of epidemiology, surveillance and modeling, health services access, use, and cost analyses. All articles included a distinct analytic and visualization engine, with varying levels of detail provided. Most tools were prototypes, with 5 in use at the time of publication. Seven articles presented methodological frameworks. Toward consistent reporting, we present a checklist, with an expanded definition for VA applications in health care, to assist researchers in sharing research for greater replicability. We summarized the results in a Tableau dashboard. CONCLUSIONS With the increasing availability and generation of big health care data, VA is a fast-growing method applied to complex health care data. What makes VA innovative is its capability to process multiple, varied data sources to demonstrate trends and patterns for exploratory analysis, leading to knowledge generation and decision support. This is the first review to bridge a critical gap in the literature on VA methods applied to the areas of population health and HSR, which further indicates possible avenues for the adoption of these methods in the future. This review is especially important in the wake of COVID-19 surveillance and response initiatives, where many VA products have taken center stage. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT RR2-10.2196/14019

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