[Evaluation of Networks in Workplace Health Promotion using the Example of "Gesunde Betriebe Kinzigtal" - An Empirical Analysis]. / Evaluation von Netzwerken in der Betrieblichen Gesundheitsförderung am Beispiel "Gesunde Betriebe Kinzigtal" ­ eine empirische Analyse.

BACKGROUND: For years, there has been a high level of activity in creating networks in workplace health promotion (WHP). So far, there have only been a few evaluations of these network formations. The aim of this study was to evaluate networks in WHP using the example of the regional network "Gesunde Betriebe Kinzigtal" (Healthy Companies Kinzigtal). The network supports companies in the Kinzigtal in the implementation and realisation of WHP. METHOD: By means of an online survey, responsible employees of the participating companies evaluated the network and the measures for WHP. The focus was on the constructs of satisfaction and benefit as well as the perception of networks in WHP. RESULT: Of the 21 companies participating in the network, 13 took part in the study, which corresponds to a response rate of 62%. The analysis showed a positive evaluation of the network activities. The companies were satisfied with the network "Gesunde Betriebe Kinzigtal" as well as the measures for WHP and derived a benefit from it. Furthermore, the companies perceived the network as helpful and participation in it as beneficial. CONCLUSION: Networks provide support for the introduction and long-term implementation of WHP.

Collaboration applications for mixed home care - A systematic review of evaluations and outcomes.

OBJECTIVES: Mixed home care, in which informal and professional actors work closely together, contributes significantly to ensuring home care up to old age. In this context, collaboration applications can considerably enhance the interactions among caregivers. However, although much research is conducted on need and requirement analyses of such applications, little is known about their introduction and use in care models. The purpose of this contribution is to identify studies that evaluate collaboration applications for mixed home care and compare their outcomes. METHODS: To identify literature on mixed home care collaboration applications (mHCA) and their evaluation, a systematic literature review was conducted in five bibliographic databases covering the years 2008 through 2019. The results were supplemented by a search in the meta-database Google Scholar. The evaluation approaches of the studies were analyzed and results compared by using the NASSS framework. Finally, a context concretized model was derived which summarizes interrelations. RESULTS: Twelve qualitative studies evaluating eleven applications could be identified. They report on increased competency in self-management, psychological relatedness, involvement, and understanding. However, most studies conclude that large scale platform tests are still needed to prove significant changes in care processes, communication, or organization. CONCLUSION: Among other things, their implementation is rather difficult due to the specifics of the target group. To enable a more targeted and successful implementation, it might be helpful to classify care networks beforehand and assess their communication behavior and needs. To prove the added value of mHCAs standardized assessment tools should be used.