Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss how, using a futures studies perspective,
marketing is uniquely positioned to address future challenges facing health-care service …

This Special Issue of Social Science & Medicine investigates the potential for positive inter-
disciplinary interaction, a 'generative dance', between organization studies (OS), and two of …

Background Increasingly, hospitals are expected to provide patient-centered care that
attends to patients' health needs, including spiritual care needs. Chaplaincy services help to …

The sheer volume and dynamics among system agents in healthcare makes decision-
making a daunting task at all levels. Being clear about what leaders mean by “healthcare …

Medical residency is a period of intense socialization with a heavy workload. Previous
sociological studies have identified efficiency as a practical skill necessary for success …

In many countries across the world a universal issue of growing concern is increasing
demand for health services and corresponding escalating costs. While there are many …

This paper investigates the effects on knowledge creation of network size and partner
diversity formed through alliance relationships. These effects are tested empirically in the …

Working effectively requires judgement to balance risks while achieving work goals, one of
which is safety. Existing occupational health and safety risk assessment theories …

Objective The strategies adopted by personal care attendants (PCAs) to deliver quality care
when faced with challenges potentially impacting clinical outcomes were assessed using …

Purpose–Large-scale change involves modifying not only the structures and functions of
multiple organizations, but also the mindsets and behaviours of diverse stakeholders. This …