Care homes and primary care in England working together: A multi-method qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In England, most long-term care for older people with complex health care needs is provided by private care homes. They rely on primary care to provide medical care and access to specialist health care services. This study explored the working relationships between care homes and primary care in one region in England to inform a theory of change for achieving improved relationships.

Methods

We carried out a multi-method qualitative study using appreciative inquiry. We thematically analysed data from 33 survey responses, 15 interviews, and eight workshops with care home and primary care staff, family carers, and other community specialists to populate the theory of change. A patient and public involvement representative supported data collection, analysis, and write

SUBMITTER: Warmoth K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11877972 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature