Understanding responsibility for health inequalities in children's hospitals in England: a qualitative study with hospital staff.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to understand how staff in children's hospitals view their responsibility to reduce health inequalities for the children and young people who access their services.

Design

We conducted an exploratory qualitative study.

Setting

The study took place at nine children's hospitals in England.

Participants

217 members of staff contributed via interviews and focus groups conducted January-June 2023. Staff were represented at all levels of the organisations, and all staff who volunteered to contribute were included in the study.

Analysis

Data were analysed using Rapid Research Evaluation and Appraisal (RREAL) methodology for rapid assessment procedures (RAP).

Results

All of the children's hospitals were taking some action to re

SUBMITTER: Brewster L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11015292 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature