Development of a toolkit to enhance care processes for people with a long-term neurological condition: a qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To (A) explore perspectives of people with a long-term neurological condition, and of their family, clinicians and other stakeholders on three key processes: two-way communication, self-management and coordination of long-term care; and (B) use these data to develop a 'Living Well Toolkit', a structural support aiming to enhance the quality of these care processes.

Design

This qualitative descriptive study drew on the principles of participatory research. Data from interviews and focus groups with participants (n=25) recruited from five hospital, rehabilitation and community settings in New Zealand were analysed using conventional content analysis. Consultation with a knowledge-user group (n=4) and an implementation champion group (n=4) provided additional operatio

SUBMITTER: Sezier A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6042578 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature