Open AccessThe Network of Scholars Strategy: A Case Study of Embedded Research Activities in Nova Scotia to Advance Health System Impact and Outcomes
Author(s) -
Gail Tomblin Murphy,
Tara Sampalli,
Mark Embrett,
Meaghan Sim,
J. Murdoch,
Kathryn E. McIsaac,
Logan Lawrence,
Julia Guk,
Andrea Carson,
Caroline Chamberland-Rowe,
Maggie MacLellan,
Marta MacInnis,
Ryley Urban
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
healthcarepapers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.307
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1929-6339
pISSN - 1488-917X
DOI - 10.12927/hcpap.2022.26845
Subject(s) - nova scotia , nova (rocket) , plan (archaeology) , health plan , strategic planning , political science , operations research , process management , business , engineering , sociology , geography , marketing , health care , aeronautics , ethnology , archaeology , law
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research - Institute of Health Services and Policy Research's (IHSPR's) Strategic Plan 2021-2026 for accelerating health system transformation is well positioned to meet the strategic priorities being outlined by many health systems in Canada and internationally (CIHR IHSPR 2021). The IHSPR Health System Impact Fellow program has been a strong influence on the embedded research and scientist program in Nova Scotia, namely, the Network of Scholars Program, which was implemented just before the pandemic. The network includes scientists and scholars from diverse academic backgrounds and skill levels including alumni of the Health System Impact Fellow program. The Network of Scholars has over 30 scholars and approximately 100 academic partners and scientists supporting embedded activities such as rapid reviews, implementation science and rapid evaluation initiatives. These embedded activities are front facing to the needs and priorities of the health system. This commentary highlights the importance of IHSPR's outlined strategic plan and direction, which are consistent with the experience and the needs for embedded supports within the Nova Scotia health system.