“They still phone even though they know I'm deaf”: exploring experiences of deaf people in health services in Wales, UK
Julia Terry,
Rhian Meara,
Rachel England
Abstract:Background
Deaf and hard of hearing people persistently experience barriers accessing health services, largely due to ineffective communication systems, a lack of flexible booking arrangements, and a lack of Deaf awareness training for health professional staff.
Methods
Face to face focus groups were conducted with 66 Deaf and hard of hearing people in Deaf clubs across Wales, UK. Thematic analysis was undertaken.
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