Priority 2 from the Seniors' Health (Alberta, Canada) PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: In what ways can the healthcare system become more proactive, instead of reactive, in addressing and encouraging prevention of disease/disability? (JLA PSP Priority 2) | |
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| Overall ranking | 2 |
| JLA question ID | 0083/2 |
| Explanatory note |
Healthcare often only acts when things go wrong and reacts to disease. People wanted a greater emphasis on preventive care and public health in order to maintain people in good health and prevent avoidable illness |
| Evidence |
None identified |
| Health Research Classification System category | Generic health relevance |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | I believe that the current system is reactive vs proactive. I would like to see more support for healthy living and choices. ~ Focus on reactive medicine instead of preventative. ~ Our health care system does not lend itself well to prevention. It is more geared around finding solutions for current illnesses. A focus shift is needed to start thinking about prevention. |
| Submitted by | Health/Social care provider 24, Caregiver 7, Older Adult 8, Other 1 |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0083 |
| PSP name | Seniors' Health (Alberta, Canada) |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 97 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 13 August 2018 |