Respiratory follow-up to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children: twelve key steps.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Among Aboriginal children, the burden of acute respiratory tract infections (ALRIs) with consequent bronchiectasis post-hospitalisation is high. Clinical practice guidelines recommend medical follow-up one-month following discharge, which provides an opportunity to screen and manage persistent symptoms and may prevent bronchiectasis. Medical follow-up is not routinely undertaken in most centres. We aimed to identify barriers and facilitators and map steps required for medical follow-up of Aboriginal children hospitalised with ALRIs.

Methods

Our qualitative study used a knowledge translation and participatory action research approach, with semi-structured interviews and focus groups, followed by reflexive thematic grouping and process mapping.

Findings

Eight

SUBMITTER: Laird P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8355903 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature