Patient, family member and caregiver engagement in shaping policy for primary health care teams in three Canadian Provinces.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Improving health services integration through primary health care (PHC) teams for patients with chronic conditions is essential to address their complex health needs and facilitate better health outcomes. The objective of this study was to explore if and how patients, family members, and caregivers were engaged or wanted to be engaged in developing, implementing and evaluating health policies related to PHC teams. This patient-oriented research was carried out in three provinces across Canada: British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.

Methods

A total of 29 semi-structured interviews with patients were conducted across the three provinces and data were analysed using thematic analysis.

Results

Three key themes were identified: motivation for policy engagement

SUBMITTER: Hirschkorn P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9327874 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature