Table 3 Initial set of proposed questions to conduct rehabilitation HPSR presented with their related common themes and research areas
Common themes | Research areas | Proposed research questions |
|---|---|---|
Policy and governance Political buy-in, including strengthening the Rehabilitation 2030 initiative | Governance and leadership for rehabilitation through political buy-in and commitment, and embedding rehabilitation within the overall health and SDG agenda | What is the political commitment for HPSR for rehabilitation at the national level to achieve SDGs and UHC? Where data is available, how do policy-makers and providers use evidence for implementation and modification of rehabilitation policies? |
Equity and access Research methodologies for rehabilitation | Accessible, equitable and user-centred service delivery models that integrate rehabilitation within all levels of care, especially primary care | Are there national or subnational standards for rehabilitation care? What are the current resources for funding HPSR for rehabilitation at various levels of care? What additional resources are needed to conduct HPSR for rehabilitation? What is the level of preparedness of healthcare facilities to implement rehabilitation care-related policies and procedures? How is technology used to provide rehabilitation care? |
Resource allocation Education, training and career pathways Information systems for rehabilitation and measures/indicators for functioning | Availability of financial (insurance, subsidized cost) and nonfinancial (workforce, infrastructure, equipment and supplies, information systems) resources to provide rehabilitation | How can the health workforce be organized to scale up rehabilitation? What are the current policies and gaps in evidence translation related to HPSR for rehabilitation? What are the current accreditation requirements for rehabilitation providers? To what extent are assistive technologies available in the provision of rehabilitation? What is needed to strengthen health information systems (HIS) to include data on rehabilitation? |
Integration and connection Sustainability of rehabilitation services | Stakeholder engagement across various sectors, including health, finance, civil society, communities, end-users, public and private sectors | Which policies exist to ensure equity in rehabilitation, and how does their implementation affect access (multilevel analysis)? |
Family support and caregiver burden | Social support structures (families and caregivers, employers, schools and neighbourhoods) | What are the enablers and barriers related to access, coverage, and quality of rehabilitation care? |