Delivering the WISE (Whole Systems Informing Self-Management Engagement) training package in primary care: learning from formative evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The WISE (Whole System Informing Self-management Engagement) approach encompasses creating, finding, and implementing appropriate self-care support for people with long-term conditions. A training package for primary care to introduce the approach was developed and underwent formative evaluation. This entailed exploring the acceptability of the WISE approach and its effectiveness in changing communication within consultations. The study aimed to refine the patient, practitioner, and patient level components of the WISE approach and translate the principles of WISE into an operational intervention deliverable through National Health Service training methods.

Methods

Normalisation Process Theory provided a framework for development of the intervention. Practices wer

SUBMITTER: Kennedy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2841580 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature