Assessing Older Patients with Multiple Health Issues in Norwegian Primary Care
Author Information
Author(s): Aarønes Turid Rimereit, Taraldsen Kristin, Kvæl Linda Aimée Hartford
Primary Institution: OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University
Hypothesis
How do healthcare professionals perceive the role of assessments in promoting care continuity for older patients with multimorbidity?
Conclusion
Healthcare professionals believe that assessments are essential for ensuring continuity of care for older patients with multiple health conditions.
Supporting Evidence
- Healthcare professionals emphasized the importance of understanding patients' values and needs beyond their diagnoses.
- Assessments were viewed as crucial for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and ensuring continuity of care.
- Challenges such as fragmented services and limited resources were identified as barriers to effective assessments.
Takeaway
This study shows that healthcare workers think it's really important to understand older patients' needs beyond just their medical problems to help them get better care.
Methodology
Qualitative study using semi-structured focus group and individual interviews with healthcare professionals.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from healthcare leaders recruiting participants may have influenced the diversity of perspectives.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable due to the small sample size and the fact that all participants were female.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 17 healthcare professionals, primarily female, with various roles such as nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, averaging 38 years old.
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