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Exploring "Navigational Hubs" to Improve Population Health, a Role of Governmental Public Health
Exploring "Navigational Hubs" to Improve Population Health, a Role of Governmental Public Health
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- 자료유형
- 학위논문 서양
- 최종처리일시
- 20260202103100
- ISBN
- 9798315713982
- DDC
- 614
- 서명/저자
- Exploring Navigational Hubs to Improve Population Health, a Role of Governmental Public Health
- 발행사항
- [Sl] : The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2025
- 발행사항
- Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2025
- 형태사항
- 116 p
- 주기사항
- Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 86-11, Section: A.
- 주기사항
- Advisor: Helm-Murtagh, Susan.
- 학위논문주기
- Thesis (Dr.P.H.)--The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2025.
- 초록/해제
- 요약This dissertation examines navigational hubs as a strategic approach to strengthening local public health departments (LHDs) and enhancing their ability to serve their communities effectively. The Navigational Hub model positions public health agencies as key players in care coordination, bridging critical gaps between medical services and social support systems. By adopting this role, LHDs improve access to essential health resources and establish themselves as trusted conveners-organizations capable of leading broader public health initiatives and driving systemic change.To explore this model, a mixed-methods study focused on LHDs in Texas was conducted. A survey distributed to 170 public health entities yielded 51 responses from LHDs, offering insight into their involvement in care coordination. The results revealed opportunities and challenges: 78% of respondents identified care coordination as a departmental priority, and 84% reported inadequate funding to sustain these efforts. Key informant interviews with leaders from eight health departments representing a range of geographic and demographic contexts were done to further the analysis. These interviews identified catalysts that drive care coordination efforts and the barriers that hurt progress. Departments cited disasters, community needs, strong leadership, organizational culture, innovation, and staff longevity as primary motivators for embracing care coordination initiatives. Despite this promising work, challenges remain, including the lack of sustainable funding, workforce shortages, and fragmented data systems.The findings of this research highlight the transformative potential of the navigational hub model in modernizing public health practice. By integrating care coordination into their core functions, LHDs can expand their reach, strengthen partnerships, and become leaders in addressing the social determinants of health. For this model to be successful, policymakers, healthcare leaders, and community stakeholders must recognize and actively support the evolving role of public health agencies. Investments in funding, workforce development, and data infrastructure will be crucial in ensuring that LHDs can realize their potential as navigational hubs, ultimately leading to healthier and more resilient communities.
- 일반주제명
- Public health
- 일반주제명
- Social research
- 기타저자
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Health Policy and Management
- 기본자료저록
- Dissertations Abstracts International. 86-11A.
- 전자적 위치 및 접속
- 로그인 후 원문을 볼 수 있습니다.
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■5021 ▼aThesis (Dr.P.H.)--The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2025.
■520 ▼aThis dissertation examines navigational hubs as a strategic approach to strengthening local public health departments (LHDs) and enhancing their ability to serve their communities effectively. The Navigational Hub model positions public health agencies as key players in care coordination, bridging critical gaps between medical services and social support systems. By adopting this role, LHDs improve access to essential health resources and establish themselves as trusted conveners-organizations capable of leading broader public health initiatives and driving systemic change.To explore this model, a mixed-methods study focused on LHDs in Texas was conducted. A survey distributed to 170 public health entities yielded 51 responses from LHDs, offering insight into their involvement in care coordination. The results revealed opportunities and challenges: 78% of respondents identified care coordination as a departmental priority, and 84% reported inadequate funding to sustain these efforts. Key informant interviews with leaders from eight health departments representing a range of geographic and demographic contexts were done to further the analysis. These interviews identified catalysts that drive care coordination efforts and the barriers that hurt progress. Departments cited disasters, community needs, strong leadership, organizational culture, innovation, and staff longevity as primary motivators for embracing care coordination initiatives. Despite this promising work, challenges remain, including the lack of sustainable funding, workforce shortages, and fragmented data systems.The findings of this research highlight the transformative potential of the navigational hub model in modernizing public health practice. By integrating care coordination into their core functions, LHDs can expand their reach, strengthen partnerships, and become leaders in addressing the social determinants of health. For this model to be successful, policymakers, healthcare leaders, and community stakeholders must recognize and actively support the evolving role of public health agencies. Investments in funding, workforce development, and data infrastructure will be crucial in ensuring that LHDs can realize their potential as navigational hubs, ultimately leading to healthier and more resilient communities.
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■85640▼uhttp://www.riss.kr/pdu/ddodLink.do?id=T17356910▼nKERIS▼z이 자료의 원문은 한국교육학술정보원에서 제공합니다.


