Relational Coordination Collaborative

April 2026 RC Cafe - Relational Coordination Implementation Strategies Using Social Network Dynamics

April 10, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

April RC Cafe PanelistsFacilitator

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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You will receive a zoom link and calendar invite after registering.  You must be a member or be invited by a member.   Contact us at relationalcoord@brandeis.edu to be invited as our guest.  

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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 & Behavior97, 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 Administration56(2), 86-91.

Burns, L. R., Nembhard, I. M., & Shortell, S. M. (2022). Integrating network theory into the study of integrated healthcare. Social Science & Medicine296, 114664

Gittell, J. H., & Ali, H. N. (2022). Strengthening networks for healthcare integration: A commentary. Social Science & Medicine305, 115036.

Gittell, J. H., & Ali, H. N. (2021). 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 & Medicine150, 85-94.

Lacayo-Mendoza, A., & Pablos-Heredero, C. D. (2016). Managing relationships and communications in higher education efficiently through digital social networks: The importance of the relational coordination model. Dyna83(195), 138-146.