Patient and Staff Engagement in Health System Improvement: A Qualitative Evaluation of the Experience-Based Co-design Approach in Canada

Kate Bak, Lesley Moody, Sarah M. Wheeler, Julie Gilbert

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Abstract

Surveys and interviews were undertaken in Ontario, Canada, with healthcare staff, patients, caregivers and family members to evaluate the adoption and effectiveness of the experience-based co-design (EBCD) approach. EBCD combines patient and staff experiences to identify opportunities for healthcare improvement. Participants reported that EBCD was an effective form of improving experience. Implementation barriers included time, human resources and funding. Suggestions for increased EBCD utilization included funding, training, promotion of success stories, leadership and greater participant involvement. EBCD can be an effective method of identifying and transforming how healthcare services are delivered to improve the patient, caregiver and family experience.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)24-29
Number of pages6
JournalHealthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)
Volume21
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2018
Externally publishedYes

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