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Children with complex, continuing health needs and access to facilities

J Hewitt-Taylor1

  • 1Bournemouth University. jhtaylor@bournemouth.ac.uk

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|May 6, 2009
PubMed

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Parents desire better access to facilities for children with complex health needs. Addressing these gaps and societal attitudes is crucial for inclusion and well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Social Inclusion
  • Healthcare Access

Background:

  • Children with complex and continuing health needs often face barriers to social participation.
  • Parental perspectives are vital for understanding the lived experiences of these children and their families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore parents' views on the social inclusion of their children with complex health needs.
  • To identify challenges and facilitators impacting social participation for this population.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews.
  • 14 parents of children with complex health needs participated.

Main Results:

  • Significant deficiencies exist in accessible transport, play, leisure, and retail facilities.
  • These service gaps negatively impact the quality of life for children and their families.

Conclusions:

  • Accessible facilities are essential for enhancing the lives of children with special needs and their families.
  • Societal attitudes and behaviors significantly influence feelings of inclusion and value.
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