P-028 A MINIMAL SET OF WORK-RELATED OUTCOME MEASURES MOST IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING WORK PARTICIPATION PROBLEMS DUE TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Abstract

Introduction Value-based healthcare emphasizes the maximization of value for patients by improving healthcare outcomes that are most important to them in relation to costs. To monitor and improve value it is crucial to measure patient-centred outcomes. However, existing outcome sets lack the inclusion of work-related outcome measures. Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify a minimal set of work-related outcome measures for patients experiencing work participation problems due to cardiovascular diseases. Methods A 2-round modified Delphi process was employed, which included a combination of four meetings and surveys to facilitate debate and to achieve consensus on the outcome measures with an expert panel. The expert panel consisted out of 17 participants, including patient representatives (N=6) and a diverse group of professionals providing work-focused healthcare (N=11). Results A minimal work-related outcome set was defined, consisting of nine outcomes including (1)work participation, (2)suitable work, (3)physical work ability, (4)mental work ability, (5)communication with the patient, (6) person-centeredness, (7)support from the work environment, (8)flexibility in the work environment and (9)multidisciplinary communication. An outcome measure was selected for each of these outcomes. Discussion/conclusion This minimal set of outcome measures for patients experiencing work participation problems due to cardiovascular disease serves as a guideline for measuring work-related outcomes in a wide range of work-focused healthcare settings, enabling the monitoring of value and encouraging healthcare innovations. Using the set can gain insight into patients’ outcomes, assisting healthcare professionals to engaging in more effective conversations and shared decision-making with patients. Additionally, it can help patients develop a better understanding of their own work-focused healthcare process.