Perceived Roles and Barriers in Delivering Community-Based Care: A Qualitative Study of Health and Social Care Professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As healthcare systems increasingly embrace population health management, the integration of health and social care to improve the health and well-being of individuals is crucial. Thus, we conducted a qualitative study in Singapore to understand health and social care professionals' (HCPs and SCPs) perception of the roles they played in delivering community-based care.

Methods

A descriptive phenomenological research design was adopted. HCPs and SCPs (n = 53) providing services in community settings were recruited purposefully and interviewed through eleven focus group discussions. Each session was recorded and transcribed. Thematic analysis was applied.

Results

Our results revealed eight themes in three main categories describing the roles played by HCPs a

SUBMITTER: Ge L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10591202 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature