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HomeIndependent evaluation of European Reference Networks (ERNs) and of Healthcare Providers (HCPs)
Final report : October 2024
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The following report is a comprehensive evaluation of European Reference Networks (ERNs) and its members, the Healthcare Providers (HCPs), across Europe, focusing on their role in addressing complex and rare conditions. 24 ERNs and 836 HCPs from 24 EU Member States and Norway participated in the evaluation. The evaluation included self-evaluations, document reviews, ERN interviews, on-site HCP audits and stakeholder interviews. The results showed a high level of commitment of ERNs to their objectives, with a significant proportion, 100% of ERNs and 89.7% of their members, achieving satisfactory results in the evaluation. Strengths were identified in the areas of Education and Training, Networks and Dissemination, Competence, Experience, and Patient-centred care, while Quality and Patient Safety, and Organization and Management are areas for improvement for both, ERNs, and HCPs respectively. This report, drawing on a wide range of data, increases the understanding of the essential role of the ERN system in addressing rare diseases and conditions across Europe. It also presents relevant information on the structure, maturity, activity, and impact of the ERN system, and identifies opportunities for improvement based on the findings of the stakeholder interviews and the evaluation to further enhance the evaluation process and ensure the continued sustainability of the ERN system. The information and views set out in this report are those of the Independent Evaluation Body and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the Commission/Executive Agency.
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- Corporate author(s): European Health and Digital Executive Agency (European Commission) , Fundación Pública Andaluza Progreso y Salud , IDOM
- Themes: Public health
- Subject: access to information , emergency medical treatment , health care , illness , infectious disease , information network , knowledge management , medical diagnosis , medical specialisation , report
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-95239-24-1 | DOI 10.2925/6609809 | Catalogue number HW-01-24-014-EN-N |
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