Co-creating a strategy for transforming person centred cultures

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing and Midwifery Practice
• Organizational Development

Background:

• Healthcare systems face challenges in fostering person-centred practice.
• Nursing and midwifery professions must influence health policy for person-centred systems.
• Healthful workplace cultures are crucial but often impacted by systemic issues.

Purpose of the Study:

• To co-create a strategy for nurses and midwives to develop person-centred healthcare practices.
• To demonstrate processes supporting consensus-building for strategic priorities.
• To explore the value of external facilitation and challenges in strategy development.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a Practice Development methodology with skilled facilitation.
• Employed consensus-building methods for strategy co-creation.
• Engaged wider stakeholders for further definition of draft strategy priorities.

Main Results:

• A 5-year strategy with eight key priority areas was co-created with senior nursing and midwifery leaders.
• Priorities align with the Person-Centred Practice Framework, focusing on culture, environment, research, workforce, leadership, technology, and quality of care.
• A shared purpose and values were established as critical foundational elements for the strategy.

Conclusions:

• Strategy development using Practice Development Methodology and the Person-Centred Practice Framework fosters critical dialogue and ownership among leaders.
• This approach integrates professional insights into strategic direction, enhancing patient care quality.
• It supports professional development, fosters healthful cultures, and promotes innovation in healthcare.