A narrative synthesis scoping review of life course domains within health service utilisation frameworks.

ABSTRACT: Background: Current thinking in health recognises the influence of early life experiences (health and otherwise) on later life outcomes. The life course approach has been embedded in the work of the World Health Organisation since the Ageing and Health programme was established in 1995. Yet there has been limited debate on the relevancy of a life course lens to understanding health service utilisation. Aim: The aim of the review was twofold. Firstly, identify existing healthcare utilisation frameworks other than the dominant Andersen's behavioural model currently in use. Secondly, to identify if current frameworks incorporate the advocated life course perspective in understanding health service utilisation.     Methods: A scoping review of PubMed, Cinahl Plus, Emerald,

SUBMITTER: O'Donovan MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7140772 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature