The healthcare needs and general practice utilization of people with acquired neurological disability and complex needs: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For people with acquired neurological disabilities and complex needs, general practitioners (GPs) play an important role in health management and early intervention for the prevention of comorbidities and health complications. People with disability are a vulnerable group who need and have the right to, quality general practice services. It is therefore important to understand the health needs and service use of this group. The aim of this review was to identify the healthcare needs and general practice utilization of people with acquired neurological disabilities and complex needs.

Methods

A scoping review methodological framework was utilized. Six databases (MEDLINE, PsycInfo, CINAHL, Scopus, Embase and the Cochrane Library) were searched. Articles were included

SUBMITTER: Oliver S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9700155 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature