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This article examines the role of power distribution in partnerships
between health consumers and professionals in determining successful desired
outcomes, and the contributing role of consumer knowledge and autonomy.
Recognition is given to the lack of practical tools, from both consumer and
professional perspectives, to assist in the creation of productive partnerships.
A conceptual analysis of the notions of consumer knowledge and autonomy
in the context of outcomes, followed by the development of a prototype framework
that aims to facilitate productive health partnerships. RESULTS: The authors
present prototype tools, which are shared between health consumer and
professional, for identifying the strength of their cumulative power relative to
their alignment to a common desired outcome (goal). The tools provide a choice of
power contexts for the partnership to operate within, and a simple method for
testing alignment to a common goal. CONCLUSION: Increased health consumer
knowledge and autonomy is associated with improved outcomes and these can in turn
be influenced through productive health partnerships. The P2 framework is one
approach to establishing robust working relationships between health
professionals and consumers.

Langue : ANGLAIS