title: Stakeholder engagement and public policy evaluation: factors contributing to the development and implementation of a regional network for geriatric care.
abstract: The development and implementation of a regional network that provides universally accessible and consistent services to the frail elderly living in Southwestern Ontario is described. Through continuous stakeholder engagement, clear network goals were identified and operationalized. Stakeholder commitment to the integration of expertise and specialized services, to evidence-based public policy and to iterative evaluation cycles were key to network success.
authors.affiliation: Regional Mental Health Care, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Glover
authors.forename: Loretta M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Hillier
authors.forename: Iris
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Gutmanis
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D016330:Frail Elderly; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000458:organization & administration; D009864:Ontario; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D011050:Policy Making; D011640:Public Policy; D012040:Regional Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*