What older adults and their caregivers need for making better health-related decisions at home: a participatory mixed methods protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Shared decision making is an interpersonal process whereby healthcare providers collaborate with and support patients in decision-making. Older adults receiving home care need support with decision-making. We will explore what older adults receiving home care and their caregivers need for making better health-related decisions.

Methods and analysis

This two-phase sequential exploratory mixed methods study will be conducted in a pan-Canadian healthcare organisation, SE Health. First, we will create a participant advisory group to advise us throughout the research process. In phase 1 (qualitative), we will recruit a convenience sample of 15-30 older adults and caregivers receiving home care to participate in open-ended semi-structured interviews. Phase 1 participa

SUBMITTER: Lai C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7654109 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature