Navigating the complexity of a collaborative, system-wide public health programme: learning from a longitudinal qualitative evaluation of the ActEarly City Collaboratory
Implementing multi-faceted programmes in a complex system can be challenging. We recommend that future whole-systems consortia seeking to improve population health build Clarity, Unity, Flexibility and Feasibility into their programmes, noting the complex interrelationships between these factors. Iterative reflections from all parties should support delivery amidst the uncertainty that comes with running a population health research collaboration, and strong leadership and governance should play a key role in ensuring that these are built into foundations the programme.
Authors
- Jessica Sheringham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3468-129X)
- Laura Nixon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6677-1420)
- Amy Creaser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3326-3678)
- Bridget Lockyer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2195-5549)
- Maria Bryant (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7690-4098)
- Liina Mansukoski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9481-4352)
- Laura Sheard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9241-8361)
- Halima Iqbal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0895-1479)
- Patience Gansallo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7398-9807)
Institutions
- University of Leeds (GB)
- University of Bradford (GB)
- Queen Mary University of London (GB)
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- University of York (GB)
- Hull York Medical School (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Research Policy and Systems
- Published
- 2024-10-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-024-01227-2
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.79
Funders
- Cancer Research UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- British Heart Foundation
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Public Health Agency
- Medical Research Council
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
- Economic and Social Research Council
- Natural Environment Research Council
- Health and Social Care Research and Development Division