Perspectives of nursing professionals and older adults differ on aspects of care for older people after a nationwide improvement program.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The perspectives of nursing professionals might differ from those of older adults when it comes to care for older people. This cross-sectional study compares the views of older adults with the views of nursing professionals on the quality of care after a nationwide improvement program for care for older people was implemented (2008-2016) in the Netherlands. METHODS:Questionnaire data were used from 385 nursing professionals (response rate 51%) that were part of the Nursing Staff Panel, a nationwide representative group of nursing staff, and working in home care, hospitals or general practices. Additionally, questionnaire data were used from 73 older adults (response rate 81%) who were involved in regional networks to discuss project proposals and to represent the voice of older

SUBMITTER: Verweij LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5932835 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature