Making a difference?: exploring the impact of multi-agency working on disabled children with complex health care needs, their families and the professionals who support them

Whereas professionals were able clearly to identify the gains for their own professional practice and job satisfaction of working more closely with other professionals and agencies, the benefits for families were somewhat more equivocal, particularly in respect of assessment and review processes and...

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Published in:International Journal of Integrated Care 2005-10, Vol.5 (4)
Main Author: Glendinning, Caroline
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children with disabilities
Education
Essential workers
Families & family life
health services
healthcare
healthcare management
healthcare networks
integrated care
Parents & parenting
Professionals
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Summary:Whereas professionals were able clearly to identify the gains for their own professional practice and job satisfaction of working more closely with other professionals and agencies, the benefits for families were somewhat more equivocal, particularly in respect of assessment and review processes and the co-ordination of services. [...]there was little evidence in half the projects evaluated of any consultation with, and the on-going involvement of, parents. Budget constraints meant continuing tight eligibility criteria for services and these constraints limited attempts to improve service co-ordination. [...]some projects had only short-term funding and this restricted staff training and organisational development opportunities. [...]the study clearly identifies some common pitfalls.
ISSN:1568-4156
1568-4156
DOI:10.5334/ijic.138