(Data-) Cooperatives in health and social care: a scoping review

ConclusionsInformation provided on (data) cooperatives differed greatly in detail. Their common goal is to tackle and overcome existing barriers in their field such as working conditions or unequal health care. We identified five challenges: (1) salary structures; (2) cooperating with other providers and surrounding institutions; (3) building an identity and recruiting potential members; (4) motivation of members to participate actively; and (5) distinction from other types. Benefits are: (1) improvement of conditions; (2) being stronger together; (3) support of research; and (4) data governance. When successful and competent, (data) cooperatives can be powerful tools on public, scientific, and political levels.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research