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Table 2 The categories, the subthemes and the theme

From: Residential care staff are the key to quality of health care for adults with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities in Sweden

Categories

Subthemes

Theme

1. Ensure adaptation and responsiveness to the individual

2. Support is created in collaboration

3. Participation is enabled by advocacy

Individually tailored support promotes quality

Quality of health care is enhanced through residential care staff

1. Limitation by priorities and staffing

2. Need of support in acute situations

3. Flexibility and clarity are important in support services

4.Technical solutions can improve access to services

Accessibility requires adaptation and prioritization by healthcare providers

1. Specific disability competence is essential

2. Continuous staff training important

Disability competence promotes quality and safety

1. Collaboration is obstructed by laws and hierarchical structures

2. Access to a variety of professions enhance quality of care

3. Adult habilitation services are a resource for collaboration

4. Communication between residential care staff is crucial

Complex collaboration conditions between the person with PIMD, residential care staff and health care