Developing a tool for the measurement of social exclusion in healthcare settings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social exclusion is a complex concept that is recognised as a key determinant of health. Many measurement tools developed looked at people from single excluded groups in isolation. We know from experience and literature that exclusion is often intersectional and multi-layered. Therefore, the aim of this research was to develop a social exclusion measurement tool for use in healthcare settings with individuals from any excluded group that would include questions to investigate socioeconomic elements and subjective experiences in their lives.

Methods

Inductive and deductive methods were used to develop the tool. Early drafts were tested with experts (both academic and experts by experience) and modified in line with feedback received. The tool was then piloted with

SUBMITTER: O'Donnell P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8922776 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature