My back: co-designing municipal rehabilitation with and for individuals with long-lasting back problems: study
Tina Junge1, P Kjaer2,3
1Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Niels Bohrs Allé 1, Odense, 5230, Denmark. tiju@ucl.dk.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
|December 20, 2024
Summary
This study co-designs improved rehabilitation for back problems in Denmark, enhancing daily life management and reducing costs. It emphasizes collaboration for better patient outcomes and municipal efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Rehabilitation Science
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Municipal rehabilitation for back problems in Denmark lacks systematic evaluation and varies significantly.
- Coordinated, interdisciplinary efforts are crucial for individuals with long-lasting back problems within complex municipal systems.
- Existing rehabilitation practices often fail to adequately support individuals in managing daily life with back pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To co-design an improved municipal rehabilitation program for individuals with back problems in collaboration with patients and professionals.
- To enhance the support for individuals managing everyday life with back problems.
- To develop effective rehabilitation practices and decrease associated municipal costs.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-method study employing a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) approach for iterative development.
- Structured work packages (WPs) covering experience identification, practice mapping, literature review, co-design workshops, and implementation.
- Evaluation of new practices for quality, effectiveness, and system-level changes, followed by dissemination.
Main Results:
- Co-design process involving patients, professionals, and leaders is expected to ensure high relevance and engagement.
- New practices aim to improve daily life management for people with back problems through enhanced rehabilitation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- A platform model will be introduced to monitor the workability and economic implications of the new rehabilitation approach.
Conclusions:
- The co-design approach fosters strong relevance and engagement for successful implementation of new rehabilitation practices.
- Improved rehabilitation and interdisciplinary collaboration are expected to better support individuals with back problems in managing daily life.
- Findings and lessons learned can be disseminated and adapted to similar municipal healthcare structures internationally.
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