Experiences of general practice of children with complex and palliative care needs and their families: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the views and experiences of general practice of children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their family members, through secondary analysis of a qualitative serial interview study. Thematic analysis was conducted on all interview data relating to experiences of primary care.

Setting

West Midlands, UK.

Participants

A total of 31 participants (10 children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and 21 family members) from 14 families.

Study design and setting

Secondary thematic analysis of qualitative interview data from a study carried out in the West Midlands, UK.

Method

41 serial interviews with 31 participants from 14 families: 10 children aged 5-18 years with life-limiting and life-threatenin

SUBMITTER: Mitchell S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7789436 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature