Homecare workers - an untapped resource in preventing emergency department visits among older individuals? A qualitative interview study from Sweden

Homecare workers - an untapped resource in preventing emergency department visits among older individuals? A qualitative interview study from Sweden

Abstract Background Older individuals with functional decline and homecare are frequent visitors to emergency departments (ED). Homecare workers (HCWs) interact regularly with their clients and may play a crucial role in their well-being. Therefore, this study explores if and how HCWs perceive they...

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Main Authors: Pia Bastholm-Rahmner, Monica Bergqvist, Karin Modig, Lars L. Gustafsson, Katharina Schmidt-Mende
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Emergency departments
Frail older adults
Homecare aids
Qualitative research
Primary care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04906-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04906-5

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