Pediatric Rheumatology Care in the Canadian Context: A Qualitative Analysis of Care Providers
Authors' conclusion
Although there was variation in pediatric rheumatology practice across Canada, there were common themes of supports and barriers to clinical care.
Study context
- Population
- Pediatric rheumatologists and Advanced Clinician Practitioners in Arthritis Care (ACPACs) across Canada
- Participants
- 12 participants
- Comparison
- Pediatric rheumatologists vs allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Pediatric rheumatologistsn = 9
- AHPsn = 3
- Outcome
- Themes on clinical care structures and processes
Methodological detailssemistructured interviews, qualitative content analysis, latent analysis, Analysis by 2 investigators following the 4 stages of qualitative content analysis
- Semistructured interviews
- Qualitative content analysis
- Latent analysis
- Analysis by 2 investigators following the 4 stages of qualitative content analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Geographic barriers negatively affect access to care
- ACPAC practitioners and community pediatric rheumatologists improve access to care
- Inconsistent access to physiotherapists, social workers and occupational therapists knowledgeable about pediatric rheumatology care and disease
Original publication
Pediatric Rheumatology Care in the Canadian Context: A Qualitative Analysis of Care Providers. J Rheumatol. Published 1 February 2025. doi:10.
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