The effective ingredients of social support at home for people with dementia: a literature review
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose Recent years have seen an increasing reliance on social support at home for people with dementia and the advocacy of a person centred and integrated approach in its provision. However, little is known about the effective ingredients of this support and how they differ from more generic or health based services. This review will explore the existing evidence base.
Design/methodology/approach A review of relevant literature was carried out, combining a systematic search and selection of articles with a narrative analysis. Findings The review iden...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 1, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
An electronic referral system supporting integrated hospital discharge
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose The research aimed to evaluate the implementation and potential value of an electronic referral system to improve integrated discharge planning for hospitalised older adults with complex care needs. This new technology formed part of the 'Common Assessment Framework for Adults' policy in England. Design/methodology/approach Mixed-methods were undertaken as part of a case study approach within an acute hospital in the North West of England. First, qualitative interviews were undertaken with practitioners to explore early experiences using the new technolog...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 1, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Bringing integration home: policy on health and social care integration in the four nations of the UK
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose The paper outlines relevant policies on the integration of health and social care in the four home nations: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England. The aim of the paper is to offer a comparison of emphasis and approaches and draw out general insights on the implementation of integrated care policy. Design/methodology/approach The paper is written as a piece of critical reflection by drawing on the authors ’ knowledge and expertise and wider evidence where available. Findings Since 2010 health and social care integration has started to diverge si...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 1, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Integrating safety concepts in health and social care
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose Keeping individuals safe from harm and exploitation is a clearly articulated goal within both the health and social care sectors. Two key concepts associated with achieving this common aim are safety and safeguarding. The purpose of this paper is to critically appraise the differences in safety terminology used in health and social care, including opportunities and challenges for greater integration of safety systems across health and social care in England. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents the authors ’ viewpoint based on personal, profe...
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 1, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
The power of small things
Journal of Integrated Care,Volume 25, Issue 2, April 2017. (Source: Journal of Integrated Care)
Source: Journal of Integrated Care - March 1, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
