Development of a managed clinical network for children's palliative care - a qualitative evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Consistent evidence suggests that children's palliative care is not equitable and managed clinical networks (MCNs) have been recommended as a solution. This study explored the perspectives of health professionals involved in the development of a children's palliative care MCN, with an aim to identify barriers and enablers of successful implementation.

Methods

Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews and focus groups with 45 healthcare staff with a role in developing the MCN or in the delivery of children's palliative care (September 2019-March 2020).

Results

The study explored health professionals' perceptions of the MCN features that had helped to formalise governance processes, establish training and networking opportunities, standardise practice,

SUBMITTER: Papworth A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7824916 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature