Qualitative exploration of consultant level therapy practice in critical care.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Non-medical consultant level roles have been in existence for over 30 years, however the number of allied health professionals (AHPs) working at this level, particularly in critical care, remains relatively small. National guidance highlights the importance of clinicians in these roles to work across the four pillars of practice. However, little research exists regarding the roles undertaken by these consultant-level practitioners, the contributions made to service delivery and their perceived impact on patient and service outcomes. Based on this, the aim of this project was to explore the perceived impact of consultant-level AHPs working within critical care.

Methods

Qualitative methodology was used involving a combination of interviews and focus groups. Purpos

SUBMITTER: Twose P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11910737 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature