ArticleBMC health services research2025
Exploring caregiver perspectives on health service delivery priorities for individuals with complex care needs: a qualitative descriptive study.
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- Equipping Change Agents: Applying Mixed Methods to Learn About the Outcomes of the Co-Designed Caregiver-Centered Care Champions Education Program.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
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backgroundHealth research in Canada is progressively moving towards engaging patients and their caregivers in projects where they can positively contribute to the improvement of healthcare systems and practices. One aspect of patient-oriented research (POR) focuses on identifying patient priorities for health research. Relative to their population size, patients with complex care needs (CCN) account for disproportionately high health services usage. Therefore, these patients and their caregivers are well-positioned to offer informed perspectives on health service delivery improvements.
methodsUsing a cross-sectional qualitative descriptive design, we explored health service delivery research priorities for two patient populations: children/youth with CCN and older adults with CCN, in New Brunswick, Canada. Despite concerted efforts to recruit patients directly, only caregivers responded to the recruitment materials. Qualitative data was collected using semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and self-report surveys. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
resultsThirty-seven caregivers of children/youth and 35 caregivers of older adults took part in the study. While the study initially aimed to identify research priorities, participants primarily emphasized service gaps and made concrete recommendations for health system improvements. The top five priority areas for improving health service delivery for caregivers of children/youth with CCN were: (1) access to appropriate health care supports and services; (2) care continuity and coordination; (3) transitions to adulthood; (4) school and daycare system barriers; and (5) caregiver support. The top five priority areas for improving health service delivery for older adults with CCN according to their caregivers were: (1) access to appropriate health care supports and services; (2) home care issues and barriers; (3) care navigation and coordination; (4) impact of COVID-19 on care; and (5) caregiver support.
conclusionThis study highlights the multifaceted nature of caring for individuals with CCN. Our findings provide direction for future health research projects and offer practical guidance for health system decision-makers in the effort to improve health service delivery, particularly for our most vulnerable populations.
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