Bridging gaps: a qualitative inquiry on improving paediatric rheumatology care among healthcare workers in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the paucity of paediatric rheumatologists in Kenya, it is paramount that we explore strategies to bridge clinical care gaps for paediatric rheumatology patients in order to promote early diagnosis, prompt referral, and optimal management.

Purpose

To identify proposed interventions which can improve the ability of non-specialist healthcare workers to care for paediatric rheumatology patients across Kenya.

Methods

We conducted 12 focus group discussions with clinical officers (community physician assistants), nurses, general practitioners and paediatricians across six regions in Kenya. Interviews were conducted, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using MAXQDA 2022.2 software.

Results

A total of 68 individuals participated in the

SUBMITTER: Migowa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10717234 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature