Diversity & Equality in Health and Care Open Access

Department of Psychology, University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD, Australia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Exploring the Experience of Service User's Following Attendance at a Student Led Interprofessional Neurodevelopmental Clinic
  Author(s): Khari Garavelis*
  
  Background: The aim of the current study was to understand service user’s experiences at a recently established student led interprofessional neurodevelopmental clinic for children and adolescents with suspected or confirmed prenatal alcohol exposure. Method: Semi structured interviews were completed at 3 months post clinic attendance with 10 service users: eight parents/careers and two youth workers/case managers. Interview data were analyzed thematically using NVivo12. Results: Four main themes were identified: (1) Clinic attendance seen as a positive event; (2) Validation, clarification, and relief, but also challenges post assessment, (3); Need for further support and importance of advocacy; and (4) Drawing on lived experience for future service improvements. Conclusions: The cu.. View More»
  

  DOI: 10.21767/2049-5471.19.12.56

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