Qualitative evaluation of a hospital-inpatient service for children with medical complexity
A hospital-inpatient service for CMC can improve care coordination and discharge planning and help build strong relationships with parents so that they feel listened to and supported. Holistic services like this need clear boundaries and remits, as there is danger of 'mission creep'. A hospital-inpatient service should not be seen as a panacea for meeting all the needs of CMC and their families. It is critical to understand how the service integrates with the wider health and care system.
Authors
- Lorna Fraser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1360-4191)
- Swapnil Ghotane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8515-8648)
- Ingrid Wolfe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4717-7634)
- Rohana Ramachandran
- Bethan Page (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9937-6176)
Institutions
- King's College London (GB)
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Cicely Saunders International (GB)
- Evelina London Children's Healthcare (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Paediatrics Open
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2024-003101
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.13
Funders
- National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration South London