Obstacles to access to community care in urban senior-only households: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increased number of older adults living alone has created a substantial care need. However, the utilization rate of services and facilities to meet these needs are surprisingly low. Many of older adults experience difficulties accessing these services, although it remains unclear how these obstacles impede access to services. This study explored the obstacles and difficulties experienced by urban older adults in seeking community care.

Methods

A phenomenological study was carried out and participatory observation and in-depth interviews were employed to investigate the process of seeking care of older adults in urban communities. A total of 18 urban community-dwelling older adults aged 75 years and over were included. Data collected were analysed by content an

SUBMITTER: Gong N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8842867 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature