SWOT analysis of a pediatric rehabilitation programme : a participatory evaluation fostering quality improvement
Contribuinte(s) |
Camden, Chantal Swaine, Bonnie Tétreault, Sylvie Bergeron, Sophie |
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Data(s) |
2009
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Resumo |
Purpose. To present the results of a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis used as part of a process aimed at reorganising services provided within a pediatric rehabilitation programme (PRP) in Quebec, Canada and to report the perceptions of the planning committee members regarding the usefulness of the SWOT in this process. Method. Thirty-six service providers working in the PRP completed a SWOT questionnaire and reported what they felt worked and what did not work in the existing model of care. Their responses were used by a planning committee over a 12- month period to assist in the development of a new service delivery model. Committee members shared their thoughts about the usefulness of the SWOT. Results. Current programme strengths included favourable organisational climate and interdisciplinary work whereas weaknesses included lack of psychosocial support to families and long waiting times for children. Opportunities included working with community partners, whereas fear of losing professional autonomy with the new service model was a threat. The SWOT results helped the planning committee redefine the programme goals and make decisions to improve service coordination. SWOT analysis was deemed as a very useful tool to help guide service reorganisation. Conclusions. SWOT analysis appears to be an interesting evaluation tool to promote awareness among service providers regarding the current functioning of a rehabilitation programme. It fosters their active participation in the reorganisation of a new service delivery model for pediatric rehabilitation. |
Identificador |
PMID:19294544 http://hdl.handle.net/11143/7574 Camden, C., Swaine, B., Tétreault, S., Bergeron, S. (2009). SWOT analysis of a pediatric rehabilitation programme: a participatory evaluation fostering quality improvement. Manuscrit soumis pour publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638280802532696 |
Idioma(s) |
eng |
Relação |
https://doi.org/10.1080/09638280802532696 ISSN:0963-8288 Disability and Rehabilitation |
Direitos |
@ Taylor & Francis Group |
Palavras-Chave | #SWOT analysis #Pediatric #Rehabilitation #Quality improvement #Participatory evaluation |
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Article |