Substituting inpatient rehabilitation beds for home‐based multidisciplinary rehabilitation: A qualitative study of patient perceptions
- 26 November 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Australasian Journal on Ageing
- Vol. 40 (3), 275-282
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12883
Abstract
Objective To understand the patients’ perspectives of the pilot Better at Home program in order to inform the development of bed substitution rehabilitation services. Methods Prospective qualitative study using semi‐structured interviews undertaken 3‐6 months following program participation was performed. Interviews were transcribed and themes developed by two independent researchers. Results Nineteen participants (14 females) were interviewed. Major themes found included high satisfaction with the service and a high regard for the importance of communication both within the team and with the patients. Patients had inconsistent views on the provision of services with some feeling that the program was not specific to their needs, whilst others felt it was focused and flexible. Involvement in decision‐making for referral to the service was also not always fully understood. Conclusions This study provides important information that can be utilised in the development of any bed substitution home‐based model of care.Keywords
This publication has 25 references indexed in Scilit:
- ‘Unsatisfactory Saturation’: a critical exploration of the notion of saturated sample sizes in qualitative researchQualitative Research, 2012
- How Dangerous is a Day in Hospital?Medical Care, 2011
- Inpatient versus home-based rehabilitation for older adults with musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic reviewClinical Rehabilitation, 2011
- Care home versus hospital and own home environments for rehabilitation of older peopleEmergencias, 2008
- Admission avoidance hospital at homePublished by Wiley ,2007
- How Many Interviews Are Enough?Field Methods, 2006
- Using thematic analysis in psychologyQualitative Research in Psychology, 2006
- Does home treatment affect delirium? A randomised controlled trial of rehabilitation of elderly and care at home or usual treatment (The REACH-OUT trial)Age and Ageing, 2005
- Patient and caregiver outcomes 12 months after home-based therapy for hip fracture: a randomized controlled trialArchives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2003
- Older patient satisfaction with communication during an initial medical encounterSocial Science & Medicine (1982), 1994