Parents Reaching Out to Parents: An Appreciative, Qualitative Evaluation of Stakeholder Experiences of the Parent Champions in the Community Project.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bronchiolitis is a seasonal, global acute lower respiratory tract infection caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and is a leading cause of hospital admission in young children. A peer-led (parents to parents) intervention was implemented to empower parents of children at risk of bronchiolitis and reduce hospital admissions. This paper reported the evaluation that aimed to gain the perspectives and experiences of five key stakeholder groups.

Methods

A qualitative remote interview-based design, informed by Appreciative Inquiry was used. Thematic analysis was used.

Results

Sixty-five stakeholders participated: parents (n = 43; mothers, n = 42), Parent Champions (n = 9), Children's Centre Managers (n = 8), Children's Centre Group Leaders (n = 11), and Co

SUBMITTER: Carter B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9600284 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature