Optimising care in the GM Major Trauma Enhanced Rehabilitation Service (MTERS) using population segmentation (Health Styles): A multi-methods feasibility study
This project is funded by the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) Applied Health and Care Research Group, a joint initiative between MAHSC and NIHR ARC-GM.
What are we trying to do?
This project aims to improve care for major trauma survivors in Greater Manchester.
The Health Styles questionnaire is a tool that classifies people into five segments based on their motivations for living a healthy life. In this study, we will use and evaluate the Health Styles tool in an Enhanced Rehabilitation Programme.
We expect that tailored care will improve health outcomes, decrease health inequity, and reduce resource waste.
Why is it important?
After the Manchester Arena bomb attack, severely injured people received specialised support through the newly developed Major Trauma Enhanced Rehabilitation Service (MTERS). The programme significantly improved patients' wellbeing both in daily activities and how they felt about their lives. The programme currently provides rehabilitation for the wider Greater Manchester Major Trauma population. The next aim is to enhance the assistance available for all Major Trauma survivors in Greater Manchester.
In this study, we are focusing on being more precise in helping people with their rehabilitation and then maintaining long-term healthier lifestyles. By understanding individuals' motivations for staying healthy, we believe we can offer more tailored help while also saving time and money.
How are we doing it?
Working in partnership with different groups (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Northern Care Alliance, Manchester Institute of Health and Performance, and Manchester Metropolitan University), we are bringing the Health Styles questionnaire into use in the Major Trauma Enhanced Rehabilitation Service (MTERS).
We are interviewing clinicians and patients to understand how easy and useful this new approach is. We are monitoring use of the questionnaire through an evaluation of the outcomes. We are also matching each Health Style with the available care in MTERS and Greater Manchester.
The research team
- Principal Investigator (PI): Dr Peter Goodwin (Manchester Metropolitan University)
- PI : Dr Justine Theaker (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust)
- Co-Investigator (Co-I): Professor Yeliz Prior (University of Salford)
- Co-I: Dr Derrick Bennett (University of Oxford)
- Co-I: Dr Sarah Markham (Patient and Public Involvement representative)
Who we are working with
Funding
This research project received an award of £40k from the 2024-2025 MAHSC Applied Health and Research Group.
Useful information
Contact information
Dr Peter Goodwin
Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University
p.goodwin@mmu.ac.uk