Integrated Person-Centered Interventions for Older People's Care in Sweden
Author Information
Author(s): Kirvalidze Mariam, Boström Anne-Marie, Liljas Anne, Doheny Megan, Hendry Anne, McCormack Brendan, Agerholm Janne, Calderón-Larrañaga Amaia
Primary Institution: Karolinska Institutet
Hypothesis
To map and contextualize the scientific literature on the effectiveness of integrated person-centered care interventions in Sweden.
Conclusion
Integrated person-centered care interventions demonstrated the strongest evidence for optimizing service utilization, but health outcomes were less consistent.
Supporting Evidence
- 15% of publications measuring mortality were effective.
- 24% of publications showed improvement in subjective health outcomes.
- 42% of publications showed improvement in morbidity outcomes.
- 48% of publications showed improvement in disability.
- 58% of publications showed improvement in service utilization.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well different care methods for older people work together in Sweden, finding that while they help with using services, they don't always improve health.
Methodology
The study involved a scoping review of literature and expert opinions, analyzing publications and workshop discussions.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to the reliance on existing literature and expert opinions.
Limitations
The evidence for health outcomes was less consistent, possibly due to poor evaluation practices and lack of participatory research approaches.
Participant Demographics
The study included various interventions pertaining mainly to older people in Sweden.
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