Change starts with me: An impact evaluation of a multiprofessional leadership programme to support primary care networks in the South East of England

Jackson, Carolyn ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2046-0242, Manley, Kim and Vibhuti, Mayur (2022) Change starts with me: An impact evaluation of a multiprofessional leadership programme to support primary care networks in the South East of England. Leadership in Health Services, 35 (3). pp. 309-337. ISSN 1751-1879

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Abstract

Purpose: This paper aims to present the impact evaluation findings from a multiprofessional leadership programme commissioned in the South East of England to support primary care networks (PCNs) to lead system improvement together. It identifies programme impact at micro and meso system levels; a leadership impact continuum that can be used by individuals and teams to evidence impact of improvements in PCN practices; the learning and development strategies that were effective and proposes implications for other networks. Design/methodology/approach: Mixed methods underpinned by practice development methodology were used to explore the impact of the programme on two practitioner cohorts across 16 PCNs. Data were collected at the start, mid-point and end of the eight-month programme. Findings: Results illustrate an innovative approach to collective leadership development. A continuum of impact created with participants offers insight into the journey of transformation, recognising that “change starts with me”. The impact framework identifies enablers, attributes and consequences for measuring and leading change at micro, meso and macro levels of the health-care system. Participants learned how to facilitate change and collaboratively solve problems through peer consulting which created a safe space for individuals to discuss workplace issues and receive multiprofessional views through action learning. These activities enabled teams to present innovative projects to commissioners for service redesign, enabling their PCN to be more effective in meeting population health needs. The authors believe that this programme may provide a model for other PCNs England and other place-based care systems internationally. Originality/value: This study offers insight into how to enable a journey of transformation for individuals and PCN teams to enhance team effectiveness and collective leadership for system-wide transformation required by the National Health Service Long Term Plan (2019). Contribution to Impact:

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Funding Information: North Kent Training Hub, Institute of Medical Sciences, Health Education England Kent, Surrey Sussex.
Uncontrolled Keywords: clinical leadership,evaluation,integrated care,leadership impact,primary care networks,business, management and accounting(all),health policy,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/1400
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Norwich Epidemiology Centre
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Norwich Epidemiology Centre
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Depositing User: LivePure Connector
Date Deposited: 08 Sep 2021 02:01
Last Modified: 19 May 2023 09:38
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/81329
DOI: 10.1108/LHS-11-2020-0094

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