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Improving early detection initiatives: a qualitative study exploring perspectives of older people and professionals.
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2017-06-23
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Improving early detection initiatives: a qualitative study exploring perspectives of older people and professionals.
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BMC Geriatr 2017, 17(1):132
Abstract
A wide range of initiatives on early detection and intervention have been developed to proactively identify problems related to health and wellbeing in (frail) older people, with the aim of supporting them to live independently for as long as possible. Nevertheless, it remains unclear what the best way is to design such initiatives and how older people's needs and preferences can be best addressed. This study aimed to address this gap in the literature by exploring: 1) older people's perspectives on health and living environment in relation to living independently at home; 2) older people's needs and preferences in relation to initiating and receiving care and support; and 3) professionals' views on what would be necessary to enable the alignment of early detection initiatives with older people's own needs and preferences.