Table 4.

Summary of content analysis

Theme	Critical concerns
Workforce system	Acute hospital care not adequate for presenting needs; Focus on episodic care; consequences from a reorientation of workforce to the community
Workforce outcomes	A culturally competent workforce; Seamless continua of care; Emphasis on patient centeredness; Accessing services earlier; Clear service pathways; Enhanced nurse leadership
Workforce issues	Prioritizing training needs; Models of care focussed on reducing loss of function and supporting continued community; Integrated teams supported by specialists; Support for provincial and rural services; Families acknowledged as principal carers; Funding focus on care planning not episodic care; Service designs are patient centric