The results of question 8
| Theme | Frequency of occurrence |
|---|---|
| *Means theme was mentioned at end of question 9. | |
| Network of public health professionals | 23 |
| Maximise scarce resources | 21 (+5*) |
| Sharing information/knowledge | 15 (+2*) |
| CPD/training/education | 11(+2*) |
| Deliver public health work/function/agenda | 10 (+1*) |
| Knowledge management | 8 (+2*) |
| Improve efficiency/reduce duplication | 7 |
| Peer support/reduce isolation | 6 (+7*) |
| Network covering a geographical area | 6 |
| Work across organisational boundaries | 6 |
| Locate expertise | 5 (+2) |
| Identify and link people with similar interests | 5 (+1) |
| Provide a means of communication | 5 |
| Work as a virtual team despite geographical distance | 5 |
| Provide guidance in public health matters to its members | 3 (+2*) |
| Coordination of multidisciplinary work | 3 |
| Work in partnership | 3 |
| Other | 5 |