Healthcare services in detention Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
With regard to interventions, our study does not aim to test new pharmacological treatment, medical procedures or devices. but rather to improve health service management through mixed-method approach
Sponsors
Division of Prison Health, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: People living in detention (PLD): 1. Adult (male, female, gender-fluid) without age restriction 2. Have demonstrated the ability to interact with one another in a respectful manner 3. Able to converse in French for the focus group discussion 4. Interested in the study and have given informed consent 5. Sufficient length of detention to match the sub-study period 6. For specific sub-studies: PLD with specific health conditions that are relevant to the topic of the sub-study Key informants: 1. People who can provide specific insights into the health topic being researched (e.g. members of the detention authorities, social workers working in detention facilities, health professionals, among others) 2. Have given informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Consent not given 2. In disciplinary confinement 3. Physical or mental conditions preventing taking part in participatory action research groups
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Feasibility of participatory action research to improve the quality of care in detention settings 2. Acceptability of participatory action research to improve the quality of care in detention settings | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes will emerge from the participatory action research prioritization exercise. Each sub-study, in addition to contributing to understanding whether participatory action research is feasible and acceptable in improving quality of care in detention settings, will have their own secondary outcomes. These outcomes will be co-defined and the assessment tools co-designed in the PAR process of each sub-study. | — |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed