BMJ open the iMpact on practice, oUtcomes and costs of New roles for health pROfeSsionals: A study protocol for MUNROS

Abstract

Introduction: The size and composition of the European Union healthcare workforce are key drivers of expenditure and performance; it now includes new health professions and enhanced roles for established professions. This project will systematically analyse how this has contributed to health service redesign, integration and performance in 9 European countries (Scotland, England, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Poland, Norway, and Turkeyi). This paper describes the protocol for collection of survey data in 3 distinct care pathways, and sets it in the context of the wider programme. Methods: Questionnaires will be distributed to healthcare professionals (n=14 580), managers (n=35..