Rachel Cooper

Front-line decision-making: a thematic analysis of interviews with hospital staff on referrals, admissions, and care for people with multiple long-term conditions

BACKGROUND: Multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) are increasingly common and present challenges for hospital healthcare professionals (HCPs) making decisions about admissions, referrals, and care management in the context of a single-organ oriented health system. This qualitative...

‘People need to be a bit more understanding that my body is wrecked’: A qualitative exploration of inpatient hospital care for people living with multiple long-term conditions

BACKGROUND: Living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) is becoming increasingly common with far-reaching consequences for individuals and healthcare systems. People with MLTC often face complex care pathways through health systems - especially hospitals, which are largely c...