About this Research Topic
Co-Design is an approach used in healthcare that integrates patient and care-partner experiences into service and program development and delivery. Co-design involves both users and healthcare professionals or researchers working together to identify opportunities for improvement, set goals, evaluate progress and outcomes, and reflect on processes. Implementing a co-design process improves person-centered care and results in positive outcomes for both patients and staff.
Research in this area has increased significantly over the previous 15 years, however, much of this work has been focused on primary care. It is important to focus on the use of co-design in rehabilitation settings specifically due to the unique goals of these programs. The goal of this Research Topic is to highlight the use of co-design in rehabilitation programming and to value the knowledge and experience of those with lived experience who use rehabilitation services. The insights gained will provide a foundation for future rehabilitation program development.
The scope of this Research Topic is to explore different ways co-design is being studied and implemented in rehabilitation programming. Original research, reviews, and quality improvement studies are welcome. Articles may include a description of a co-design process, an evaluation of co-designed program, a review of existing literature on the topic, or other discussion about the co-design process in a rehabilitation setting.
Research in this area has increased significantly over the previous 15 years, however, much of this work has been focused on primary care. It is important to focus on the use of co-design in rehabilitation settings specifically due to the unique goals of these programs. The goal of this Research Topic is to highlight the use of co-design in rehabilitation programming and to value the knowledge and experience of those with lived experience who use rehabilitation services. The insights gained will provide a foundation for future rehabilitation program development.
The scope of this Research Topic is to explore different ways co-design is being studied and implemented in rehabilitation programming. Original research, reviews, and quality improvement studies are welcome. Articles may include a description of a co-design process, an evaluation of co-designed program, a review of existing literature on the topic, or other discussion about the co-design process in a rehabilitation setting.
Keywords: Innovation, Lived Experience, Co-Design, Co-Creation, Participatory Action Research, Patient Engagement, Heath Services
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