The prevalence of non-pharmacological interventions in older homecare recipients: an overview from six European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) play an important role in the management of older people receiving homecare. However, little is known about how often specific NPIs are being used and to what extent usage varies between countries. The aim of the current study was to investigate the prevalence of NPIs in older homecare recipients in six European countries.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study of older homecare recipients (65+) using baseline data from the longitudinal cohort study 'Identifying best practices for care-dependent elderly by Benchmarking Costs and outcomes of community care' (IBenC). The analyzed NPIs are based on the interRAI Home Care instrument, a comprehensive geriatric assessment instrument. The prevalence of 24 NPIs was analyzed in Belgiu

SUBMITTER: Kooijmans ECM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10876758 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature