Table 3 Summary of network classification parameters and operations for OnkoAktiv coordinators in different stages of network forms
Operation | Linkage | Co-ordination | Full Integration |
|---|---|---|---|
Function of coordinators | Initiation of collaboration between stakeholder and professional leader, support of communication and share of knowledge. Definition of network vision and mission statement Clarify and define jointly individual tasks, responsibilities and proposals of each network member | Administration of network members, align network goals to “core business” of network members Support shared vision, keep individual responsibilities in subgroups, create joints for collaboration and a “platform” for communication (e.g. regular meetings) | Provision of all care services as integrated care model. Develop a new administrative system and a shared vision and mission statement. Implement pooled funding options |
Key player involvement | Analysis of “core”-actors and important key player inside the organisation: Involvement of clinical managers, heads of exercise or oncology department, leading clinical nurses and oncologists | Analysis of important and influential “peripheral”-actors inside and outside the organisation Inside: e.g. physio- and exercise therapy, urology, haemato-oncology, gastroenterology or breast care centers Outside: Involvement of health and annuity insurance, self-help groups or cancer care society | Fully integrate key player into a “new organisation” with multidisciplinary teams |
Funding | Individual/separate | Individual/separate | Individual/separate or pooled |
Patients need | Universal | Targeted | Specialist |