Table 9

Initial program theory 4

StrategyContextMechanismOutcome
GMIDelegated alignment and measurement of performance targets along governance structure on the locality levelFocussing on localities' core targets and how to measure them while resources are scarceRequired the locality to put their joint effort behind wanting to make the population level changes to secure their credibilityImplemented a shared data repository
VHCSIIDevelopment of systems for learning, monitoring, measuring and information flows along governance structuresLack of resourcesGovernance structures were felt to insufficiently ensure VHCSII credibility due to insufficiencies in the required data and learning structures to monitor and communicate initiatives' outcomesInsufficiencies hindered keeping staff members and partners on board
GEN-HIIIOrganized a learning environmentConvener supported e.g.:
  1. involving a health information exchange organization

  2. planning and developing operating procedures in collaboration with stakeholders

Wanting to see results to secure their credibility, convener appreciated the time taken to build relationships as stakeholders felt like the convener understood and recognized the problems they were facingWorking with the technology team improved convener's credibility
GKIIIIOrganized a learning environmentImplemented a compatible EHR* across all providers and learning facilities using feedback cycles. Resistance to EHR due to perceived lack of fundingConvener felt pressure to show GK's success as they had staked their reputation upon itIt took longer than expected to implement the shared EHR system to establish continuous improvements and to establish ROI**

Note(s): Create a learning environment to secure initiative's credibility. IGM: Greater Manchester; IIVHCS: Vancouver Healthy City Strategy; IIIGEN-H: Generation Health; IIIIGK: Gesundes Kinzigtal; EHR*: Electronic Health Records system; ROI**: return on investment

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