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Researchers use HCM to design and clearly articulate how their treatment is delivered and to train staff to do this in a consistent and standardised manner.

  • The HealthChange Consultation Framework translates clinical guidelines into person-centred consultation protocols
  • HealthChange audit tools allow intervention quality and process evaluation
  • The HealthChange Health Literacy definition translates clinical guidelines and layers patient health messages 
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Background: 

It cannot be assumed that clinicians consistently use a person-centred approach to deliver interventions. An independent study found that physiotherapists "realized the limitations of their current knowledge and clinical practice'' and after training "they felt more confident and able to provide person-centered care to people with knee osteoarthritis."

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Partnerships:

  • Deakin University (Healthy Pregnancy)
  • Charles Sturt University (Acute low back pain)
  • Centre for Eye Research Australia (Diabetes Retinopathy)
  • Monash University, Brain Park (Physical Activity & Mental health)
  • Sydney University (Osteoarthritis models of care)
  • University of Melbourne (Telephone exercise support)
  • University of Queensland (Uptake of advice)
  • Wollongong University (Telephone coaching)

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Impact: 

 The Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP) compared their results to the previous year after implementation of HCM: 

  • Improved ability of patients to self-management: Surgical deferrals due to poor self-management reduced from 51% to 34% 
  • Reduced cardiac-related deferrals due to poor self-management alone declined from 29% to 10% 
  • High levels of patient engagement: Telephonic follow up with patients showed high levels of engagement and continued effective self-management, many avoiding surgery altogether 
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