The psychosocial experience of parents receiving care closer to home for their ill child

摘要: Current health policy in England regarding the management of childhood illness advocates for care to be delivered as close home possible. The aim this article is report findings from a qualitative component larger study evaluating models closer (CCTH) children and young people who are ill. focus on parents' psychosocial experience receiving CCTH their ill child. A case design was used, with four Primary Care Trusts sites. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted 27 parents one extended family caregiver using services within Interviews face-to-face audio-recorded permission. Data collected 2009. There an overall preference over hospital-based where experienced differing levels responsibility part care, responded different ways. Being supported emotionally socially by practitioners important parents, especially when they had increased care. Developing relationships appeared medium through which received support. If provision continues expand line current policy, support should considered fundamental aspect service development.