Staff views of a hospital at home model implemented in a Scottish care setting.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Demographic and financial challenges mean prioritising a shift in healthcare provision from acute to community settings. One well-evidenced model encapsulating this is 'hospital at home', however limited research has examined staffs' views on its implementation, which may inform service development and increase job satisfaction. The aim within was to explore the staff perspective of implementing a 'hospital at home' model in a Scottish care setting which can inform service provision and ultimately increase job satisfaction.

Methods

The 'Acute Care @ Home' (AC@H) service had a multi-disciplinary team. Referrals were predominantly received from a geriatric hospital ward. Inclusion criteria were older adults with geriatric syndromes and who required care input for a dur

SUBMITTER: Karacaoglu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8334636 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature