Perceptions, attitudes and training needs of primary healthcare professionals in identifying and managing frailty: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Although frailty can be delayed or prevented by appropriate interventions, these are often not available in countries lacking formal education and infrastructure in geriatrics. The aim of this study was to: (a) explore ideas, perceptions and attitudes of primary health care (PHC) professionals towards frailty in a country where geriatrics is not recognised as a specialty; (b) explore PHC professionals' training needs in frailty; and (c) define components of a frailty educational programme in PHC.

Methods

Qualitative design, using two focus groups with PHC professionals conducted in Thessaloniki, Greece. Focus groups were audio recorded and transcribed. Data were analysed with thematic analysis.

Results

In total 31 PHC professionals (mean age: 46 years; gender

SUBMITTER: Avgerinou C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7990835 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature