Woolrych, R. and Sixsmith, J. (2013) Toward integrated services for dementia: a formal carer perspective. Journal of Integrated Care. 21(4), pp. 208-220. 1476-9018.
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Abstract:
Purpose - Policy has identified the need for integrated dementia services for older people. However, the role of the formal carer within an integrated framework of service delivery has not been well articulated in practice. The aim of this paper is to understand the experiences of formal carers working with the context of an integrated dementia service by exploring findings from a research-based evaluation.
Design/methodology/approach - The evaluation captured the experiences of formal carers working within the service via observations, semi-structured interviews and focus groups.
Findings - Working with an integrated service brings about individual, social and organisational challenges to the role of the formal carer, in terms of: delivering flexibility and responsiveness, providing continuity of care, ensuring cross-organisational working and acquiring skills, knowledge and expertise.
Originality/value - To facilitate the successful delivery of integrated care, the emerging role of the formal carer needs to be more clearly articulated and supported within a service context.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Carers, dementia, formal carers, integrated care, qualitative research, working practices
Subjects:
Creators:
Woolrych, R. and Sixsmith, J.
Publisher:
Emerald
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Health
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Health and Wellbeing Research
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Group > Social and Cultural Research in Psychology Group
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Institute of Health and Wellbeing > Ageing Research Centre
Research Centres > Centre for Health Sciences and Services
Research Centres > Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Group > Social and Cultural Research in Psychology Group
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Institute of Health and Wellbeing > Ageing Research Centre
Research Centres > Centre for Health Sciences and Services
Research Centres > Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Date:
June 2013
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 208-220
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of Integrated Care
Volume:
21
Number:
4
Language:
English
ISSN:
1476-9018
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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