Future-proof primary care
Research theme
The shift from intramural care towards primary care has begun, but there are other considerable challenges. Worldwide, the number of people with complex care needs is on the rise. Thresholds obstruct the access to healthcare that is still too supply-driven. An academic workplace, where we do practice-oriented research together with all healthcare actors, is a solid basis for further research and innovative projects. We do not only focus on disease and healing, but also on health and wellbeing by means of prevention. We describe care trajectories from the experiences of caregivers and care users. In this way, we focus on integrated, personalised care that is accessible to all.
Equal collaboration with caregivers, organisations, and the citizen
What are we researching and for whom?
The importance of future-proof primary care is no longer up for discussion. But there are many challenges. Worldwide, the number of people with complex care needs is on the rise. There is health inequality because of thresholds that obstruct the access to care. And the care is still too much supply-driven. We want to provide an answer to those challenges. On the terrain, and in organisations where we are working on local solutions by having education, research and practice collaborate. We do not only focus on disease and healing, but also on health and wellbeing by means of prevention. The healthcare is coordinated with the needs those people experience in their lives. We start from the experiences of caregivers and care users to describe care trajectories. Together we remove thresholds and expand solutions. Towards the policy, we take on the responsibility of notification.
Desired outcome
For a more integrated care and its implementation, we work on innovation with care and welfare professionals. We focus on integrated care with a tailored offer. In this way, we can reach everyone. An academic workplace, where we do practice-oriented research together with all healthcare actors, is a solid basis for further research and innovative projects.
Research lines
For more integrated care, we work with care professionals. We focus on care innovation, up to and including the implementation. We are starting from an academic workplace and want to strengthen the primary care by means of a clear focus on prevention, integrated care and neighbourhood care.
Living labs Health and Care
We start an Living Lab Health and Care. That is a sustainable, structural partnership between Artevelde UAS (research and education) and final users, professionals, organisations, policy (the professional sector) with scientific knowledge development and innovation as a goal.
Integrated primary care
We support counsellors and organisations in the implementation of the chronic care model. The result is purposive care, integral care, inclusive care, and better interprofessional collaboration. We also identify local patient streams and care processes.
Proactive prevention policy
We are strengthening caregivers to engage in proactive and recreational prevention. We research how we can support we caregivers and care organisations in the adjustment, implementation, or development of new and existing methodologies and tools. Work with us as a frontline professional to define your tasks and roles.
Caring neighborhoods
To organise tomorrow's care, the neighbourhood level is a vital element. That is where informal help and formal care can build on one another. Caring neighbourhoods are a story of customisation, starting from the wishes and talents of the neighbours. The research identifies good practices, both in a rural and urban context, and focusses on levers for sustainable social change.
Research projects and realisations
Be inspired by our research projects and concrete achievements and publications of Active and healthy ageing that truly make a difference.
Collaborate with us
We have already established some fine collaborations, commissioned by, or together with partners. Discover some of our nice creations here. Got a research question? Do not hesitate to contact us.
For future research projects we are constantly looking for partners active in the sector. Interested in collaborating with us? Please contact us!
Services for companies and organisations
Leadership in care go beyond medical treatment. We take a holistic view of quality of life: physical, mental, and social well-being. We support care organisations in developing a people-centred approach.
Services for your company:
- Strengthening resilient care teams, a warm care culture, and efficient care pathways
- Innovative solutions such as simulation training, AI applications, and our Virtual Communication Simulator (ViCoSim)
Guidance on implementing goal-oriented care and the Meaningful Activities Method - Prevention and early intervention for living, learning, and working environments where people can truly thrive
From primary care to elderly care: we translate scientific insights into practice.
Blikopener
Are you an entrepreneur of an SME or a social profit organisation? Thanks to Blikopener of the Flemish Agency Entrepreneurship and Innovation (VLAIO) we can support you without any obligation in your search for solutions to practical problems or questions. We put our practice-oriented research results and experts at your disposal. Do you have a question or would you like to collaborate?
Our project gives me so much energy in my job. I've been sitting with a big smile all day.
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We help you formulate your specific research question and the desired approach.
About expertise centre Health and Care
We are committed to inclusive and multidisciplinary care: lifelong and life-wide. We are focusing on eight topical areas, from research over development to implementation. Caregiver, care organisation or enterprise? We listen to your challenges and together we create tomorrow's care. Whether commissioned by or together, and with one commitment: the result must be relevant and impactful.
