Effect of a care process programme on frail older people's life satisfaction.

ABSTRACT: Aim:The aim of this study was to analyse the effects of a full-scale implementation of a care process programme on life satisfaction among frail older people, as compared with those receiving usual care. Design:The study includes participants from a full-scale care process programme (N = 77) and participants from a historical control group (N = 66). The care process programme establishes a comprehensive continuum of care through components including case management, interprofessional teamwork and care-planning meetings in the older people's own homes. Methods:Questionnaires were used and data were collected at baseline, with follow-ups at three, six and 12 months. Results:The implementation of the full-scale care process programme had a positive effect on life satisfaction among frail older people. From 6-month-12-month follow-ups, a higher proportion of participants in the care process programme had positive life satisfaction outcomes, as compared with the historical control group.

SUBMITTER: Berglund H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6650649 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature