Introduction/Rationale: Acquired brain injury (ABI) affects around 8,000 adults in Limburg, the Netherlands, impacting participation and quality of life. Effective rehabilitation requires cross-domain collaboration to enhance continuity of care and support client-centered interventions. This study explores how such initiatives can improve outcomes for individuals with ABI.
Objectives: By employing patient journey value mapping (PJVM), we identify key challenges, needs, and opportunities for cross-domain collaboration throughout the rehabilitation process and beyond.
Methods/Approach: A participatory approach was used, integrating perspectives from clients and relatives, healthcare professionals, and managers. The patient journey was created through individual interviews with clients and relatives, as well as focus groups with healthcare professionals and administrators to identify opportunities. The PJVM method was applied to map experiences, emotions and values, forming the foundation for targeted cross-domain initiatives to enhance continuity of care and support.
Results/Practice Implications: The patient journey will be presented at the conference, as well as barriers and enablers that will lead to cross-domain collaboration initiatives in the province.
Conclusion / Contribution to the Occupational Therapy Profession: Occupational therapy is expected to play a crucial role in cross-domain collaboration, potentially ensuring that interventions remain client-centered and participation-focused. The PJVM approach offers a promising model for improving ABI-rehabilitation pathways and social reintegration, aligning with global occupational therapy priorities of participation, inclusion, and interprofessional collaboration. This presentation provides a full patient journey overview, demonstrating how PJVM can be used as a structured tool to enhance cross-domain collaboration.