Measuring Engagement in Strategic Clinical Networks in Alberta: A Theory of Planned Behaviour Study

Worldwide, Strategic Clinical Networks (SCNs) are primary structures to improve patient safety, quality of care, and evidence-based healthcare practices. Stakeholder engagement plays a key role in quality improvement (QI) initiatives within SCNs. However, little is known about what factors affect engagement within SCNs. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) as a framework, this study aimed to assess factors that predict stakeholders’ intent to engage in SCN QI projects. Survey questions were developed using the TPB constructs intention, attitude, subjective norms, descriptive norms, and perceived behavioural control. Nine SCNs participated in the study (23% - response rate). Score validity evidence was established through content, internal structure (reliability), and relationships between variables (exploratory factor analysis and multiple regression). Results provide preliminary evidence for the utility of the tool to measure engagement. Additionally, interventions targeted at enhancing stakeholder attitudes and subjective norms could increase engagement in SCN project work in the future.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MSc)

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Community Health Sciences

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Graduate Studies

Year dc:date.issued

2017

Author dc:creator

• Rabatach, Leora

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Hecker, Kent Dr

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• White, Deborah Dr
• Sargious, Peter Dr

• Health Care Management
• Statistics
• Psychology--Behavioral
• Psychometrics

Statement dc:rights

• University of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.

Language dc:language.iso

eng

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/26856

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ucalgary.scholaris.ca:11023/3562