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The economic contribution of third sector initiatives for older people: a systematic review and development of a framework for evaluation

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Calό F, Collins M, Donaldson C & Roy M (2023) The economic contribution of third sector initiatives for older people: a systematic review and development of a framework for evaluation. Voluntary Sector Review. https://doi.org/10.1332/204080521X16826159230735

Abstract
An ageing population has placed strains on health and social care systems. Innovative solutions have been sought to inject capacity and capability in order to deliver services to older people more efficiently and effectively. Over the last two decades, governments have actively encouraged third sector organisations to deliver public services on the assumption that they exhibit higher levels of innovation, efficiency and responsiveness. The evidence base, particularly for whether they provide better value for money, remains poor. We present the results of a systematic literature review on the costs and outcomes of services for older people delivered by third sector organisations. We combine this evidence with a framework for analysing the benefits and costs of third sector-led initiatives, and test this out empirically with a group of initiatives delivered for older people in an urban context. We find that our method may hold considerable promise for the evaluation of third sector initiatives.

Keywords
third sector; systematic review; care and well-being; economic evaluation

Journal
Voluntary Sector Review

StatusIn Press
FundersGlasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector
Publication date online15/06/2023
Date accepted by journal27/04/2023
URLhttp://hdl.handle.net/1893/35716
PublisherPolicy Press
ISSN2040-8056
eISSN2040-8064

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Professor Michael Roy

Professor Michael Roy

Prof Social Innovation & Sustainable Org, Management, Work and Organisation