Frail Elderly Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a qualitative interview study investigating patients', carers' and providers' perspectives on integrated care and integrated care pathways for frail older people in Lambeth and Southwark, south London.
Interventions
OTHERNo intervention given. This is a qualitative interview study
This is a qualitative interview study
Sponsors
King's College London
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
1. Frail older people aged 65 years and over, including men and women with different levels of frailty. 2. Carers (family member, friend or neighbor) identified by the frail older participant as a main carer. 3. Health and social care professionals, care workers, service managers and commissioners working in different parts of the local health and care system (primary, secondary, community, social and voluntary care), reflecting a range of roles.
Exclusion criteria
1. Older people not identified as frail. 2. Frail older people who are unable to provide their informed consent to take part in the study, for example due to significant cognitive impairment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stakeholders perspectives as assessed by interview survey | Day 1 | Stakeholders perspectives as assessed by interview survey |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed