Next of Kin's experiences of opportunities and limitations in user involvement: a qualitative study in a rural norwegian municipality.

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the experiences of next of kin related to user involvement in health and care services.
• Conducted qualitative interviews with next of kin in a rural Norwegian municipality.
• Analyzed the data to identify relational aspects and information accessibility.
• Focused on the gap between policy intentions and practical application.
• Identified key relational dimensions that affect user involvement.
• Highlighted insufficient access to information as a significant barrier.
• Emphasized the need for enhanced facilitation strategies to bridge the gap between policy and practice.