Improving care transitions of older people: Challenges for today and tomorrow

Enabling optimal care transitions for older people remains a key challenge facing policy-makers and service providers. This qualitative Australian study aimed to provide a comprehensive picture of the factors/issues surrounding care transitions from the perspective of older people and their carers....

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Published in:Quality in ageing 2006-12, Vol.7 (4), p.18-26
Main Authors: Cheek, Julianne, Ballantyne, Alison, Gillham, David, Mussared, Jane
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assisted living facilities
Carers
Decision making
Informed consent
Medical research
Needs analysis
Older people
Policy makers
Quality of care
Service provision
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Summary:Enabling optimal care transitions for older people remains a key challenge facing policy-makers and service providers. This qualitative Australian study aimed to provide a comprehensive picture of the factors/issues surrounding care transitions from the perspective of older people and their carers. It documents how supports and services are searched for and gained during the care transition process and the effect of this process on older people and their families. These findings have implications for service provision and policy relating to both assisting older people to age in place wherever possible and facilitating optimal care transitions when they are required. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:2044-1827
1471-7794
2044-1835
DOI:10.1108/14717794200600024