Stakeholders

Key informants considered health education the most adaptable SSB policy and taxation the least adaptable in China. Different stakeholder groups may require different knowledge and learning methods according to their diagnostic roles and access to investigations. Phase 1a will group professionals into educational personas based on role, knowledge requirements, and access to investigations. Patients and professionals will inform process mapping of diagnostic journeys and involved professionals. The diagnostic pathway for degenerative cervical myelopathy can involve primary care, secondary care, musculoskeletal clinicians, and spine surgeons before diagnosis.