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Enhancing user involvement through interprofessional education in healthcare: The case of cancer services

Daykin, Norma; Rimmer, James; Turton, Pat; Evans, Simon; Sanidas, M; Tritter, J; Langton, H

Authors

Norma Daykin

James Rimmer

Pat Turton

Simon Evans

M Sanidas

J Tritter

H Langton



Abstract

Recent developments in UK health policy seek to place the service user at the centre of service delivery, although user involvement is a complex and challenging process. This paper explores the contribution of interprofessional (IP) education to user involvement, focusing on education and training within a UK cancer network. The impact of participation in educational projects on users is explored and the benefits and limitations of IP education are discussed. Triangulation of data from several sources suggests that the contribution of IP education to user involvement is contingent on professional constructions, which include ethical positions that are related closely to issues of power and control. In particular, professional protectionism may represent an ongoing difficulty in user involvement research and development. The research suggests that without dedicated support and training, some professionals are unlikely to engage willingly with involving users in service development.

Citation

Daykin, N., Rimmer, J., Turton, P., Evans, S., Sanidas, M., Tritter, J., & Langton, H. (2002). Enhancing user involvement through interprofessional education in healthcare: The case of cancer services. Learning in Health and Social Care, 1(3), 122-131. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1473-6861.2002.00018.x

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Sep 1, 2002
Journal Learning in Health and Social Care
Print ISSN 1473-6853
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Volume 1
Issue 3
Pages 122-131
DOI https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1473-6861.2002.00018.x
Keywords user involvement, healthcare, cancer services
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1076680
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1473-6861.2002.00018.x