[Start to collaborate with partner patients : an evidence?]

Area of Science:

• Healthcare collaboration
• Patient engagement
• Health education

Background:

• Societal, political, and institutional factors now support patient-healthcare provider partnerships.
• Ambivalent attitudes toward partnership highlight the need for structured collaboration development.
• Existing bariatric surgery preparation programs offer a context for exploring collaborative models.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a collaborative approach developed from transforming a bariatric surgery preparation educational program.
• To explore partner needs through an implementation strategy.
• To address healthcare provider concerns about power dynamics and assess necessary patient partner skills.

Main Methods:

• Transformation of an educational program into a collaborative approach.
• Implementation strategy focused on exploring partner needs.
• Definition of a partnership model co-created by all partners.

Main Results:

• Exploration of partner needs identified key areas for development.
• Healthcare providers require reassurance regarding power dynamics.
• Patient partners' skill requirements were critically examined.
• A co-defined partnership model provided practical solutions.

Conclusions:

• The co-creation of a partnership model is essential for successful patient-provider collaboration.
• Addressing power dynamics and defining necessary skills are critical for effective implementation.
• This approach offers a transferable model for enhancing patient engagement in healthcare education.