RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Key health outcomes for children and young people with neurodisability: qualitative research with young people and parents JF BMJ Open JO BMJ Open FD British Medical Journal Publishing Group SP e004611 DO 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-004611 VO 4 IS 4 A1 Amanda Allard A1 Andrew Fellowes A1 Valerie Shilling A1 Astrid Janssens A1 Bryony Beresford A1 Christopher Morris YR 2014 UL http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/4/4/e004611.abstract AB Objectives To identify key health outcomes, beyond morbidity and mortality, regarded as important in children and young people with neurodisability, and their parents. Design Qualitative research incorporating a thematic analysis of the data supported by the Framework Approach; the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provided a theoretical foundation. Setting The study was conducted in community settings. Participants Participants were 54 children and young people with neurodisability: 50 participated in focus groups, and 4 in interviews; 53 parents participated: 47 in focus groups and 6 in interviews. Children/young people and parents were recruited through different networks, and were not related. Results Children/young people and parents viewed health outcomes as inter-related. Achievement in some outcomes appeared valued to the extent that it enabled or supported more valued domains of health. Health outcomes prioritised by both young people and parents were: communication, mobility, pain, self-care, temperament, interpersonal relationships and interactions, community and social life, emotional well-being and gaining independence/future aspirations. Parents also highlighted their child's sleep, behaviour and/or safety. Conclusions Those responsible for health services for children/young people with neurodisability should take account of the aspects of health identified by families. The aspects of health identified in this study provide a basis for selecting appropriate health indicators and outcome measures.