Purpose This paper aims to develop a model that supports public organisations in making informed strategic decisions as which services are most suitable be improved through co-creation. Thus, it first identifies the features make (un)suitable for co-creation and then applies this knowledge multi-criteria decision support assessment of their readiness. Design/methodology/approach The is result d...

OBJECTIVE the objective of the Birthplace in England Case Studies was to explore the organisational and professional issues that may impact on the quality and safety of labour and birth care in different birth settings: Home, Freestanding Midwifery Unit, Alongside Midwifery Unit or Obstetric Unit. This analysis examines the factors affecting the readiness of community midwives to provide women ...

decentralisation has been described as an empty concept that lacks clarity. yet there is an enduring interest in the process of decentralisation within health systems and public services more generally. many claims about the benefits of decentralisation are not supported by evidence. it may be useful as an organising framework for analysis of health systems but in this context it lacks conceptu...

BACKGROUND: Complementary or discrepant stages of change for multiple risk behaviors can guide the development of effective risk reduction interventions for multiple risk factors. The objectives of this study were to assess readiness to change physical activity and dietary practices and the relationships among readiness scores for physical activity and dietary practices. In an underserved popul...

Big data (BD) analytics play a key role in helping hotel firms gain competitive advantages and achieve superior performance. The purpose of this study was to determine which factors encourage the use big (BDA) by impact BDA on firms’ Understanding impacts sector is important help managers for creating business value increasing A research model developed tested with collected through questionnai...