ArticleBMC health services research2024
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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- Optimising access to employment support for people with multiple sclerosis through charities: a qualitative study using Normalisation Process Theory.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement in Clinical Trials: A Multi-Perspective Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the ROWTATE Programme.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Key Outcomes for a Vocational Rehabilitation Intervention for People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Nominal Group Technique Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025Article
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- Characteristics and correlations of sleep disorders in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in China: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundTo 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).
methodsData 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.
resultsFour 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.
conclusionSignificant 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.
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