De Dios Perez, Blanca;
Booth, Vicky;
das Nair, Roshan;
Evangelou, Nikos;
Hassard, Juliet;
Ford, Helen L.;
Newsome, Ian;
Radford, Kate
A qualitative study exploring how vocational rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis can be integrated within existing healthcare services in the United Kingdom
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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
A qualitative study exploring how vocational rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis can be integrated within existing healthcare services in the United Kingdom
Contributor:
De Dios Perez, Blanca;
Booth, Vicky;
das Nair, Roshan;
Evangelou, Nikos;
Hassard, Juliet;
Ford, Helen L.;
Newsome, Ian;
Radford, Kate
Published:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2024
Published in:
BMC Health Services Research, 24 (2024) 1
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1186/s12913-024-11424-y
ISSN:
1472-6963
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
Abstract Background To explore how a vocational rehabilitation (VR) intervention can be integrated within existing healthcare services for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United Kingdom (UK) National Health Service (NHS). Methods Data from 37 semi-structured interviews with 22 people with MS, eight employers, and seven healthcare professionals were analysed using a framework method informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research and an intervention logic model. Results Four themes were identified relating to the structure of current NHS services, how to improve access to and awareness of VR services, the collaboration between internal and external networks, and the benefits of integrating VR within the NHS services. Participants identified several implementation barriers such as poor links with external organisations, staffing issues, and lack of funding. To overcome these barriers, participants suggested enablers such as technology (e.g., apps or online assessments) and collaboration with third-sector organisations to reduce the pressure on the NHS. Conclusion Significant organisational changes are required to ensure a successful implementation of a VR intervention within current NHS services. Despite this, the NHS was seen as a trustworthy organisation to offer support that can optimise the health and professional lives of people with MS.