Social Network Analysis to Understand Complex Health Networks

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Hitch
2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Lower ◽  
Lyn Fragar ◽  
Julie Depcynzksi ◽  
Jeffrey Fuller ◽  
Kathy Challinor ◽  
...  

This study aimed to define current hearing health service networks for farming families in a major regional centre in New South Wales, in order to identify approaches that can strengthen local service provision. A pilot survey of individuals and agencies that potentially work with farmers was undertaken and a social network analysis completed to assess the self-reported links of agencies with each other. Thirteen agencies with a role in hearing health service provision participated with results indicating that nurse audiometrists, WorkCover NSW and agricultural retailers have the lead role in disseminating relevant information within the network. For client referrals the nurse audiometrist, private audiometry services, general practitioners, ear, nose and throat specialists and industry groups played the major roles. Social network analysis can assist in defining hearing health networks and can be used to highlight potential actions that can strengthen networks to enhance services for farmers and their families.


2021 ◽  
pp. 089011712110459
Author(s):  
Vicki Lynn Simpson ◽  
Zachary Joseph Hass ◽  
Jitesh Panchal ◽  
Bethany McGowan

Objective Identify the scope of the literature which reports use of social network analysis to inform, support, or evaluate health promotion–focused community network/partnership development. Data Source A comprehensive search (not date-limited) of PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science Core Collection, PsycInfo, and the Cochrane Library Database for Systematic Reviews. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria Criteria for inclusion included published in the English language and used social network analysis to inform, support, or evaluate development of community networks/partnerships aiding health promotion efforts. Studies were excluded if they did not use social network analysis or were not focused upon health promotion. Data Extraction Three of the four authors extracted data using a summary chart to document information regarding study aims, target issue/population, methods, and key outcomes of the social network analysis. Data Synthesis The extracted data were qualitatively analyzed by 3 authors to categorize key social network analysis outcomes into categories. Results Ninety-seven studies representing 9 geographical regions were included, with the majority (69) published after 2010. Key outcomes included the effectiveness of social network analysis to identify network characteristics, track network change over time, compare similar networks across locations, and correlate network attributes with outcomes. Conclusion Findings support the utility of social network analysis to inform, support, and evaluate development of sustainable health promotion–focused networks/partnerships.


2017 ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Anna Stankiewicz-Mróz

Celem artykułu jest zaprezentowanie wyników badań , które skoncentrowane były na identyfikacja powiązań personalnych poprzez tzw. interlocking dyrektorski pomiędzy firmami uczestniczącymi w procesach przejęć w latach 2008-2014. Badaniami zrealizowanymi przy wykorzystaniu metody analizy sieci społecznych SNA (Social Network Analysis) objęto 525 spółek notowanych na GPW w Warszawie oraz NewConnect, które uczestniczyły w procesach akwizycji. W badaniach ważne było określenie poziomu usieciowienia poprzez interlocking dyrektorski pomiędzy firmami uczestniczącymi w omawianych transakcjach. Przyjmuje się, że jedną z podstawowych funkcji interlockingu jest redukcja niepewności i ograniczanie ryzyka poprzez dostęp do informacji dzięki połączeniu z radami innych firm. Przeprowadzone analizy wykazały, że poziom usieciowienia pomiędzy wszystkimi badanymi spółkami i osobami (członkami zarządów i rad nadzorczych) uczestniczącymi w transakcjach akwizycji w Polsce jest niski. Zidentyfikowane relacje miały charakter długotrwały i były widoczne zarówno przed transakcją, jak i po jej przeprowadzeniu.


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