Experiences with long-term care for geriatric patients by an interprofessional outpatient care approach - a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Outpatient care for geriatric patients is complex and requires the collaboration of different professions for supporting long-term care. Care and case management (CCM) could provide support with that. The long-term care of geriatric patients could be optimized with an interprofessional, cross-sectoral CCM. Therefore, the aim of the study was to evaluate the experiences and attitudes of those involved in the care with regard to the interprofessional design of the care for geriatric patients.

Methods

A qualitative study design was used. Focus group interviews were conducted with those involved in the care (general practitioners (GP), health care assistants (HCA) as well as care and case managers (CM)). The interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed and analysed

SUBMITTER: Wilfling D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9938618 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature