Using co-creation and multi-criteria decision analysis to close service gaps for underserved populations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Navigating treatment pathways remains a challenge for populations with complex needs due to bottlenecks, service gaps and access barriers. The application of novel methods may be required to identify and remedy such problems.

Objective

To demonstrate a novel approach to identifying persistent service gaps, generating potential solutions and prioritizing action.

Design

Co-creation and multi-criteria decision analysis in the context of a larger, mixed methods study.

Setting and participants

Community-dwelling sample of older women living alone (OWLA), residing in Melbourne, Australia (n = 13-37). Convenience sample of (n = 11) representatives from providers and patient organizations.

Interventions

Novel interventions co-created to support health

SUBMITTER: Mortimer D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6803401 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature