We need a radical change to take place now´-The potential of integrated healthcare for rural long-term care facilities.
Geriatr Nurs
; 56: 270-277, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This study explores healthcare professionals' perceptions in rural German long-term care facilities, focusing on integrated health systems. The aim is to understand experiences, challenges, and preferences.METHODS:
Twenty nurses and paramedics participated in in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was applied to transcripts, revealing key themes acute healthcare provision, interdisciplinary collaboration, telemedicine use, and preferences for the future healthcare landscape.RESULTS:
Themes highlighted factors influencing acute care situations and the crucial role of interdisciplinary collaboration. Integrated care was infrequently encountered despite high demand in rural long-term care facilities.CONCLUSIONS:
Though uncommon, integrated healthcare remains crucial in addressing long-term care facility residents' complex needs. Healthcare professionals express a strong demand for integrated care in rural areas, citing potential benefits for resident wellbeing, healthcare effectiveness, and job satisfaction. The findings guide healthcare organizations in developing institutional-level strategies for integrated care integration, emphasizing its importance in rural settings.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Assistência de Longa Duração
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Prestação Integrada de Cuidados de Saúde
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article