The practice environment's influence on patient participation in intermediate healthcare services - the perspectives of patients, relatives and healthcare professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intermediate care (IC) bridges the clinical pathway of older patients transitioning from the hospital to home. Currently, there is a strong consensus that the practice environment is an important factor in helping older people overcome their limitations and regain function after illness or injury. Regardless of the arising attention related to person-centred care, the practice environment is yet to be recognised as a vital part of care, and a small extent of focus has been given the environmental dimensions of IC services. Thus, more research is required regarding the complex relationships between older people and the practice environment. This study explores the perspectives of older patients, their relatives and healthcare professionals related to the practice environm

SUBMITTER: Kvæl LAH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7908719 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature