Developing a progress assessment model for age friendly primary health care initiatives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In response to the significant increase in the global aging population, countries have increasingly prioritized Age-Friendly Primary Health Care (AFPHC) to address the unique needs of older adults. This study aims to develop a comprehensive model for assessing the progress of PHC systems in achieving the goals of an elderly-centered services.

Method

A qualitative study design was utilized to develop the progress assessment model for AFPHC initiatives. This process involved a literature review (academic databases and manual search), semi-structured interviews, an expert panel discussion, and the Delphi technique for achieving consensus on the final model. Participants in the semi-structured interviews were selected based on specific inclusion criteria, which requir

SUBMITTER: Azami-Aghdash S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11830202 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature