Weak and strong publics: drawing on Nancy Fraser to explore parental participation in neonatal networks.

摘要: Aims  We draw on the work of Nancy Fraser, and in particular her concepts weak strong publics, to analyze process parental involvement managed neonatal network boards. Background  Public has moved beyond individual level include greater both patients public governance. However, there is relatively little literature that explores nature outcomes long-term patient initiatives or attempted theorize, particularly at corporate decision making, involvement. Methods  A repeated survey all managers England was carried out 2006–07 capture developments changes representation over this time period. This elicited information about current status parent boards. Four networks were also selected as case studies. involved interviews with key members each board, representatives, observation meetings access board minutes. Results  Data collected show a wide range approaches involving parents been adopted. These from decisions not involve well-developed systems designed link representatives boards units. Conclusion  Despite these variations, we suggest participation within services remains an example because had limited influence making.