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Performance of an inter-organizational network in the Dutch psychiatric youth care sector: A qualitative case study

Katerberg, J.E. (2023) Performance of an inter-organizational network in the Dutch psychiatric youth care sector: A qualitative case study.

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Abstract:The youth psychiatric care in the Netherlands is experiencing long waiting lists, preventing children from receiving the necessary care they require. This issue arises from significant decentralization in the Dutch youth healthcare system. One possible solution to this problem is network governance. To explore which indicators influence the network performance, the following question is established: "How do structural factors influence the performance of an inter-organizational network inside the psychiatric youth care sector and how is this mediated by the process quality?" . To answer this question a qualitative research design was implemented in a single case study. Qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews with seven stakeholders involved in a psychiatric healthcare network located in a municipality in the Netherlands. These stakeholders included managers from different healthcare organizations, practitioners, and representatives from the municipality. The findings of this research indicated that complexity, stability, and the governance mode, characterized by trust and consensus, have an influence on the performance of this network. This suggests that these factors play a role in determining how well the network operates in delivering effective youth psychiatric care.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:88 social and public administration
Programme:Management Society and Technology BSc (56654)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/96032
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