Table 4 HCPs’ responses to each vignette in relation to key capacity features
Vignette no | Key capacity issues in vignette | Issues discussed by at least 3 HCPs (each vignette was reviewed by 4 HCPs) |
|---|---|---|
1 ‘Pete’ | Complex multimorbidity and functional impairment, housing situation, limited family support | Likely high treatment demands, difficult housing situation, ability to access healthcare, reduced family support |
2 ‘Angela’ | Insulin dependent diabetic, some carer responsibilities, good social support | Low income, ability to prioritise health due to carer demands, good social support, needs good support for diabetes management |
3 ‘Lyn’ | Poor diabetes control, poverty, carer demands, lack of social support, family dysfunction, mental health | Inability to prioritise health due to life demands, mental health, social isolation, financial stress, needs significant support from healthcare system but access may be difficult |
4 ‘Steve’ | Work demands/stress related to business, long history of depression, poor diabetes management | Financial stress, depression, prioritising work over health leading to escalating health issues |
5 ‘Mark’ | Rural/isolated location, functional impairments, poverty | Functional limitations for day to day tasks, social isolation, ability to access healthcare, housing security, financial stress, health literacy |
6 ‘Irene’ | Caring responsibilities, social isolation, pain-related functional limitations, anxiety | Carer responsibilities affecting ability to prioritise health, social isolation, ability to access healthcare services |