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How Do Health Care Professionals Perceive a Holistic Care Approach for Geriatric Patients? A Focus Group Study

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  • Denise Wilfling

    (Institute of Family Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, 23538 Lübeck, Germany)

  • Jona Budke

    (Institute of Family Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, 23538 Lübeck, Germany)

  • Nicole Warkentin

    (Institute of Family Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, 23538 Lübeck, Germany)

  • Katja Goetz

    (Institute of Family Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, 23538 Lübeck, Germany)

Abstract

Background: Geriatric patients require holistic care in order to meet their complex care needs. The project RubiN (Continuous Care in a Regional Network) provides case and care management (CCM) for older people to address these needs in a primary care setting in Germany. This study aimed to explore the experiences of health care professionals who provided CCM for geriatric patients. Methods: Focus group interviews with general practitioners (GPs), health care assistants (HCAs), and case managers (CMs) were conducted. Transcribed data were analyzed by using qualitative content analysis. Results: Ten focus group discussions ( n = 15 GPs, n = 14 HCAs, n = 17 CMs) were conducted. The different health care professionals emphasized the importance of a holistic care approach to geriatric care. Moreover, the GPs stated that the CMs supported the patients in organizing their care. A CCM could help encourage patients to remain at their own homes, which would have an effect on patients’ quality of life and satisfaction. Conclusion: A well-functioning and effective cooperation between those health professionals involved is a prerequisite for a trustful relationship in the holistic care of older people. This creates a feeling of security for all people involved in the care process.

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  • Denise Wilfling & Jona Budke & Nicole Warkentin & Katja Goetz, 2023. "How Do Health Care Professionals Perceive a Holistic Care Approach for Geriatric Patients? A Focus Group Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(2), pages 1-11, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:2:p:1033-:d:1026990
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