Home and Community-Based Services and Older Adults’ Health Outcomes
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Seon
Primary Institution: Drexel University
Hypothesis
The study explores the relationship between home- and community-based services (HCBS) and the health outcomes of older adults.
Conclusion
Home- and community-based services are linked to better health outcomes for older adults, but accessibility issues exist for some demographic groups.
Supporting Evidence
- Home- and community-based services are associated with better health outcomes for older adults.
- Black and Asian older adults reported lower accessibility to HCBS compared to White older adults.
- Low density and lack of HCBS in neighborhoods are related to poorer health outcomes for older adults.
Takeaway
This study shows that services helping older people stay at home can make them healthier, but not everyone can easily access these services.
Methodology
A literature search was conducted across major electronic databases, identifying 11,317 articles, with 12 selected for the final review.
Limitations
The study highlights accessibility issues for black and Asian older adults compared to White older adults.
Participant Demographics
The review indicates disparities in accessibility to HCBS among different racial groups of older adults.
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