Older people's challenges and expectations of healthcare in Ghana: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increase in the number of elderly persons in developing countries has not had a corresponding increase in social and health care support systems for the elderly. There is a substantial difference in the quality of healthcare received by older people in developing and developed countries. Elderly persons in developing countries including Ghana are increasingly becoming marginalised and isolated. There is, however, limited evidence of healthcare challenges and expectations by elderly persons in Ghana. This study explored healthcare challenges and expectations of elderly persons to inform policy that could lead to improved quality of life for elderly persons in Ghana.

Materials and methods

Qualitative exploratory descriptive study design was used in conducting th

SUBMITTER: Atakro CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7815149 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature