11/09/2024
The recent study published in BMC Health Services Research showcases how the Positive Health framework can transform healthcare practices. One of the participating regions is the Leidsche Rijn-Vleuten de Meern district of Utrecht, where our colleague Karolien van den Brekel-Dijkstra works as a GP.
Key Insights:
- Seven ‘working elements’ were identified that enhance the chances of successfully implementing Positive Health.
- Healthcare professionals observed that patients adopt healthier lifestyles and gain greater control over their health, which also boosts job satisfaction among professionals.
- While the Positive Health approach is met with enthusiasm, professionals also share some practical barriers.
Conclusions:
- Implementing Positive Health encourages collaboration across sectors like healthcare, welfare, and municipal health services.
- Professionals from different disciplines can more easily collaborate around a shared goal to improve citizens’ well-being.
- It shifts attention to non-medical issues like loneliness and financial difficulties, which significantly affect people’s overall health.
What role can Positive Health play in transforming your practice? Let us know if we can help you.
