Homebound Patient and Caregiver Perceptions of Quality of Care in Home-Based Primary Care: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess patient and caregiver perceptions of what constitutes quality care in home-based primary care (HBPC).

Design

Cross-sectional qualitative design; semistructured interview study.

Setting

Academic home-based primary care program.

Participants

Homebound patients (n = 13) and 10 caregivers (n = 10) receiving HBPC.

Measurements

Semistructured interviews explored experiences with a HBPC program and perceptions of quality care. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Qualitative content analysis was performed to identify major themes.

Results

Five major themes emerged related to participant perceptions of quality care: access, affordability, competency, care coordination, goal attainment. Participants felt that reliable, consi

SUBMITTER: Shafir A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4988902 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature