Has consumer-directed care improved the quality of life of older Australians? An exploratory empirical assessment.
Australas J Ageing
; 40(4): 413-422, 2021 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To assess the impact of a Consumer Directed Care (CDC) model of service delivery on the quality of life of older people receiving home care packages.METHODS:
Quality of life was assessed using validated instruments. The relationship between quality of life and length of time exposed to CDC was examined using descriptive statistical and multivariate regression analyses.RESULTS:
Consenting older adults (n = 150) in receipt of home care packages participated. Quality of life and capability scores were higher for older people in receipt of a CDC model of service delivery for <12 months compared to those receiving the model of care for longer, although this difference was not statistically significant. However, older people with more recent exposure to CDC indicated a stronger capability to do things that made them feel valued.CONCLUSION:
Extended longitudinal follow-up is needed to facilitate a detailed examination of the relationship between the evolution of CDC and its longer-term influences on quality of life.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Serviços de Assistência Domiciliar
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En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article