Research project – Multiple Long-Term Conditions Cross-NIHR Collaboration

Models of Care Workstream (Team Science)

‘Models of care’ are ways of organising health and care services to achieve the best outcomes for individuals and groups.

For people living with Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC), a model of care should set out the key principles, values, roles and ways of working that guide how care and support are provided over time.

Although improving care for people with MLTC is a national priority, we don’t yet know what the top research priorities are in this area – either from the perspective of researchers, policy makers or those delivering care.

Previous research has focused mostly on the views of academics in specific areas like primary care or on particular groups, such as older adults.

Importantly, the voices of policy makers and commissioners are often missing from the existing evidence.

A strong and inclusive process to identify research priorities is urgently needed. This will help develop clear, practical research questions to guide future studies.

This Team Science award will deliver that process as an important first step, before applying for further research funding.