International Journal of Health Policy and Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management

Strengthening the Workforce for Equity-Centered Learning Health Systems: Reflections on Embedded Research and Research Generalism; Comment on “Early Career Outcomes of Embedded Research Fellows: An Analysis of the Health System Impact Fellowship Program”

Document Type : Commentary

Authors
Brianne Wood 1, 2
Roya Daneshmand 1, 2
1 Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
2 Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity, NOSM University, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
10.34172/ijhpm.8611
Abstract
As embedded researchers in Northern Ontario, Canada, we offer our reflections on Kasaai and colleagues’ 2023 “Early Career Outcomes of Embedded Research Fellows: An Analysis of the Health System Impact Fellowship Program.” In our commentary, we draw on our experiences and what is known about embedded research training to examine how to build and strengthen the workforce for equity-centered learning health systems. Does our narrow understanding of outcomes and impacts of embedded research training in Canada affect who benefits and which systems can realize the potential of learning health systems? We identify three areas for deeper analysis: outcomes and impacts at the individual, partnership, and system level, knowledge on the social identities and needs of individuals in embedded research partnerships, and research generalism as a complement to embedded research. Our recommendations suggest tailored approaches to strengthen the workforce capacity for equity-centered learning health systems in Canada.
Keywords
Embedded Research
Learning Health Systems
Northern Ontario
Health Equity
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International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Volume 13, Issue 1
2024
Pages 1-4

  • Received Date 30 May 2024
  • Revised Date 17 July 2024
  • Accepted Date 18 July 2024
  • First Published Date 21 July 2024
  • Published Date 01 December 2024