I think continuity is fascinating. In the work I’ve done in the past it’s not about always seeing the same GP, it’s about relational continuity with a team of professionals, information flowing properly and a sense the NHS remembers who you are! Makes a huge difference in experience and trust.
Denis Periera Gray's work is so impactful. We say we're evidence based in healthcare, & the evidence for continuity of care is overwhelming. And yet so many things seem to get in the way of it. Relational continuity & connection should be at the heart of healthcare, with infrastructure to support it
How could we deal with #vaccinehesitancy in our more vulnerable groups?
Take advantage of
RELATIONAL CONTINUITY!
Use spaces/places/people that are already safe spaces with trusted advisors.
Eg Family doctors, support groups, cultural centres...
Check out our recent (open access) work in @plosglobalpublichealth.org! 🙂
We used data from the GAGE (Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence) project to investigate gender norms in the Global South.
Investigating the Potential Effects of #Medical AI Systems on #Physician Autonomy: Pretest of a Semi-Structured Qualitative Interview Guide (preprint) #openscience #PeerReviewMe #PlanP
Our latest paper on Continuity of Care (including several key recommendations for COC researchers), was published this month with @springernature.com in the European Journal of Health Economics.
You can read our (open access) work here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...