Optimising care in the GM Major Trauma Enhanced Rehabilitation Service (MTERS) using population segmentation (Health Styles): A multi-methods feasibility study
This project was 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 were we trying to do?
This project aimed 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 used and evaluated the Health Styles tool in an Enhanced Rehabilitation Programme.
We expected tailored care to improve health outcomes, decrease health inequity, and reduce resource waste.
Why was it important?
After the Manchester Arena bomb attack, severely injured people received specialised support through the 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 provides rehabilitation for the wider Greater Manchester Major Trauma population. The next aim was to enhance the assistance available for all Major Trauma survivors in Greater Manchester.
In this study, we focused 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 believed we can offer more tailored help while also saving time and money.
How did we do 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 brought the Health Styles questionnaire into use in the Major Trauma Enhanced Rehabilitation Service (MTERS).
We interviewed clinicians and patients to understand how easy and useful the new approach was. We monitored use of the questionnaire through an evaluation of the outcomes. We also matched each Health Style with the available care in MTERS and Greater Manchester.
Findings
Findings from this study will be available in due course.
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 did are work 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