Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Population health management in Belgium: a call-to-action and case study |
| Authors: |
Betty Steenkamer, Bert Vaes, Ernst Rietzschel, John Crombez, Sabina De Geest, Fabian Demeure, Marijke Gielen, Michel P. Hermans, Stefan Teughels, Peter Vanacker, Thierry van der Schueren, Steven Simoens |
| Source: |
BMC Health Services Research, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2023) |
| Publisher Information: |
BMC, 2023. |
| Publication Year: |
2023 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject Terms: |
Population health management, Barriers, Lessons, Implementation, Belgium, Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270 |
| More Details: |
Abstract Background Although there are already success stories, population health management in Belgium is still in its infancy. A health system transformation approach such as population health management may be suited to address the public health issue of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, as this is one of the main causes of mortality in Belgium. This article aims to raise awareness about population health management in Belgium by: (a) eliciting barriers and recommendations for its implementation as perceived by local stakeholders; (b) developing a population health management approach to secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; and (c) providing a roadmap to introduce population health management in Belgium. Methods Two virtual focus group discussions were organized with 11 high-level decision makers in medicine, policy and science between October and December 2021. A semi-structured guide based on a literature review was used to anchor discussions. These qualitative data were studied by means of an inductive thematic analysis. Results Seven inter-related barriers and recommendations towards the development of population health management in Belgium were identified. These related to responsibilities of different layers of government, shared responsibility for the health of the population, a learning health system, payment models, data and knowledge infrastructure, collaborative relationships and community involvement. The introduction of a population health management approach to secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease may act as a proof-of-concept with a view to roll out population health management in Belgium. Conclusions There is a need to instill a sense of urgency among all stakeholders to develop a joint population-oriented vision in Belgium. This call-to-action requires the support and active involvement of all Belgian stakeholders, both at the national and regional level. |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
1472-6963 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/1472-6963 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s12913-023-09626-x |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/0ececc4ec3094afca832bf2ed2f1ea4f |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.0ececc4ec3094afca832bf2ed2f1ea4f |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
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