Louise Condon
Users' views of prison health services: A qualitative study
Condon, Louise; Hek, Gill; Harris, Francesca; Powell, Jane; Kemple, Terry; Price, Sally
Authors
Gill Hek
Francesca Harris
Jane Powell Jane.Powell@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Public Health Economics
Terry Kemple
Sally Price
Abstract
Aim. This paper is a report of a study of the views of prisoners about health services provided in prisons. Background. Prison provides an opportunity for a 'hard to reach' group to access health services, primarily those provided by nurses. Prisoners typically have high health and social needs, but the views and experiences of prisoners about health services in prison have not been widely researched. Method. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 111 prisoners in purposively selected 12 prisons in England in 2005. Interviews covered both prisoners' views of health services and their own ways of caring for their health in prison. Interviews were analysed to develop a conceptual framework and identify dominant themes. Findings. Prisoners considered health services part of a personal prison journey, which began at imprisonment and ended on release. For those who did not access health services outside prison, imprisonment improved access to both mental and physical health services. Prisoners identified accessing services, including those provided by nurses, confidentiality, being seen as a 'legitimate' patient and living with a chronic condition as problems within the prison healthcare system. At all points along the prison healthcare journey, the prison regime could conflict with optimal health care. Conclusion. Lack of autonomy is a major obstacle to ensuring that prisoners' health needs are fully met. Their views should be considered when planning, organizing and delivering prison health services. Further research is needed to examine how nurses can ensure a smooth journey through health care for prisoners. © 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | May 1, 2007 |
Journal | Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Print ISSN | 0309-2402 |
Electronic ISSN | 1365-2648 |
Publisher | Wiley |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 58 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 216-226 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04221.x |
Keywords | prisons, health service, users' views |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1027956 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04221.x |
Additional Information | Additional Information : The definitive version is available at www3.interscience.wiley.com |
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