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A science of collaborative learning health systems

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LEARNING HEALTH SYSTEMS
Volume 5, Issue 3, Pages -

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WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/lrh2.10278

Keywords

collaborative learning health systems; science of learning health systems; systems science; theoretical framework

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CLHSs are complex adaptive systems where stakeholders collaborate at scale to create and share resources. Providing infrastructure and services enables stakeholders to act on their motivations. This framework has implications for research and practice in improving healthcare systems.
Introduction: Improving the U.S. healthcare system and health outcomes is one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. Previously described Collaborative Learning Health Systems (CLHSs) are a promising approach to outcomes improvement. In order to fully realize this promise, a deeper understanding of this phenomenon is necessary. Methods: We drew on our experience over the past decade with CLHSs as well as qualitative literature review to answer three questions: What kind of phenomena are CLHSs? and what is an appropriate scientific approach? How might we frame CLHSs conceptually? What are potential mechanisms of action? Results: CLHSs are complex adaptive systems in which all stakeholders are able to collaborate, at scale, to create and share resources to satisfy a variety of needs. This is accomplished by providing infrastructure and services that enable stakeholders to act on their inherent motivations. This framing has implications for both research and practice. Conclusion: Articulating this framework and potential mechanisms of action should facilitate research to test and refine hypotheses as well as guide practice to develop and optimize this promising approach to improving healthcare systems.

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