The Evolution and Everyday Practice of Collective Patient Involvement in Europe

Gives a broad and comparative overview of different forms of patient involvement in four European countries for the first time
Provides systematic comparison of the emergence, policy process, background variables, and actors in the field Arrives at a new model of the policy process by comparing and contrasting empirical findings to theoretical postulations, thereby improving several strands of theory Presents a first comparison of implementation of different forms of collective patient involvement

Alexander Haarmann has a background in sociology. His main interest lies in the analysis and international comparison of social policies as well as its reforms. Within this general field, his focus is on health and policies on healthcare and care. Working together with colleagues from different disciplines and countries has contributed to numerous aspects and additional perspectives: Over time, he has, amongst other things, worked on the structures and actors of healthcare systems, the provision of healthcare and care, social and health related inequalities, as well as healthcare from a patient perspective.

Introduction.- Patient Involvement -- of Whom, What for, and in What Way?.-  A Theoretical Framework for the Study.- Methodology and Study Design.- The Netherlands.- England.- Germany.- Sweden.- Comparison -- Bringing Four Cases Together.- Bibliography.