Co-production to reduce involuntary loneliness in older people - connecting the macro-, meso- and micro levels to develop person-centred care
Short description
This project aims to identify knowledge crucial for the development of sustainable person-centered healthcare systems by combining research at the national (macro) level, the organizational (meso) level, and the individual (micro) level. Existing efforts to prevent involuntary loneliness and social isolation will be identified, and new models will be developed and tested. A central aspect in the project is the inclusion of elderly citizens in co-creating welfare services that prevent involuntary loneliness and social isolation. We aim to deepen these insights, not only to understand how person-centered care can be delivered in challenging situations but also to explore how we can develop sustainable systems for person-centered care that can function under other circumstances, such as the reorganization of primary healthcare services.
Scientific publications from the project
Williamsson, A., & Dellve, L. (2025). Swedish municipalities’ local governance strategies in co-creating health promoting conditions for senior adults. Public Policy and Administration, 0(0).
Researchers
Axel Wolf, Institute of Health and Care 91̽»¨s, University 91̽»¨, PI
Jenny Milton, Institute of Health and Care 91̽»¨s, University 91̽»¨, Project Leader
Lotta Dellve, Department of Sociology and Work 91̽»¨, University 91̽»¨
Theresa Larsen, The Gothenburg Region
Lena Larsson, target group representative
Bertil Rolandsson, Department of Sociology and Work 91̽»¨, University 91̽»¨
Elin Siira, School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University
Helle Wijk, Institute of Health and Care 91̽»¨s, University 91̽»¨
Signe Louise Yndigegn, IT-University of Copenhagen