Which features of ambulatory healthcare are preferred by people aged 80 and over? Findings from a systematic review of qualitative studies and appraisal of confidence using GRADE-CERQual.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite healthcare providers' goal of patient-centeredness, current models for the ambulatory (i.e., outpatient) care of older people have not as yet systematically incorporated their views. Moreover, there is no systematic overview of the preferable features of ambulatory care from the perspective of people aged 80 and over. Therefore, the aim of this study was to summarize their specific wishes and preferences regarding ambulatory care from qualitative studies.

Methods

The study was based on qualitative studies identified in a prior systematic review. Firstly, the findings of the qualitative studies were meta-summarized, following Sandelowski and Barroso. Secondly, a list of preferred features of care from the perspective of older people was derived from the inc

SUBMITTER: Herrler A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9109291 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature