Reflections of nurses and primary healthcare managers on integrating hospital at home into public primary healthcare services: a Norwegian focus group study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospital at home (HaH) is an innovative approach to healthcare delivery that brings specialized services to patients' homes. HaH services are typically available in urban areas where hospitals can easily reach nearby patients. An integrated care model that utilizes the public primary healthcare system may extend HaH services to include patients residing further away from hospitals. However, there is limited evidence of primary healthcare employees' views on integrating HaH care into primary healthcare services. This study aimed to explore the reflections of primary healthcare employees on integrating HaH care into primary healthcare services.

Methods

Ten focus group interviews were conducted with homecare nurses and managers of primary healthcare services in five

SUBMITTER: Karlsen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552280 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature