April 10, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Facilitator
Jim Best, Independent Consultant
Panelists
Sijia Wei, Northwestern University
Heba Ali, Lancaster University
Christina Yuan, Johns Hopkins University
Overview
Through an implementation science lens, this RC Cafe explores the intersection of RC interventions or implementation strategies and the use of social network dynamics to support them. We'll flex towards robust interaction between panelists and attendees, leveraging their experience and expertise to see how these ideas land.
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Background Readings
Altalib, H. H., Lanham, H. J., McMillan, K. K., Habeeb, M., Fenton, B., Cheung, K. H., & Pugh, M. J. (2019). Measuring coordination of epilepsy care: A mixed methods evaluation of social network analysis versus relational coordination. Epilepsy & Behavior, 97, 197-205.
Anderson, A. J., Noyes, K., & Smith, S. D. (2026). Social network analysis and relational coordination: Empowering nurse administrators leading care coordination teams to assess improvement opportunities. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 56(2), 86-91.
Best, J. (2017). Factors and Processes Underlying Increases of Relational Coordination in Task-Coordinating Groups. Dissertation, Saybook University.
Burns, L. R., Nembhard, I. M., & Shortell, S. M. (2022). Integrating network theory into the study of integrated healthcare. Social Science & Medicine, 296, 114664
Gittell, J. H., & Ali, H. N. (2022). Strengthening networks for healthcare integration: A commentary. Social Science & Medicine, 305, 115036.
Gittell, J. H., & Ali, H. N. (2021). Chapter 1, Relational analytics: Guidelines for analysis and action. Routledge.
Khosla, N., Marsteller, J. A., Hsu, Y. J., & Elliott, D. L. (2016). Analysing collaboration among HIV agencies through combining network theory and relational coordination. Social Science & Medicine, 150, 85-94.
Otte-Trojel, T., Rundall, T. G., de Bont, A., & van de Klundert, J. (2017). Can relational coordination help inter-organizational networks overcome challenges to coordination in patient portals? 10(2), 75-83. International Journal of Healthcare Management.