Provision of care for children with medical complexity in tertiary hospitals in England: qualitative interviews with health professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to medical and technological advancements, children with medical complexity are a growing population. Although previous research has identified models of care and experiences when caring for this population, the majority are the USA or Canadian based. Therefore, the aim was to identify models of care for children with medical complexity and barriers and facilitators to delivering high-quality care for this population from a 'free at point of care' national health service.

Method

Qualitative semistructured interviews were conducted with hospital clinicians across England and analysed using a thematic framework approach.

Results

Thirty-seven clinicians from 11 hospital sites were interviewed. In 6 of the hospital sites, there were 14 services identified.

SUBMITTER: McLorie EV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10351257 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature