Older People and Community Care in Scotland - A Review of Recent Research

DescriptionThis report presents a review of research literature relating to the range and quality of community care services for older people in Scotland
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OLDER PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY CARE IN SCOTLAND - A REVIEW OF RECENT RESEARCH

Charlotte MacDonald

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CONTENTS

SUMMARY
1 INTRODUCTION
Aims and objectives
Policy context
Research context
Scope and structure of the review
2 ASSESSING NEED IN THE COMMUNITY
Older people's perspectives
Carers' perspectives
Minority ethnic groups
Comparing urban and rural community care networks
Summary
3 ASSESSMENT AND CARE MANAGEMENT
Assessment practice
Joint working models
Care management
Hospital discharge
Summary
4 SUPPORT AT HOME
Home care
Intensive domiciliary care
Equipment and adaptations
Housing and support
Telecare
Summary
5 LONG-TERM CARE
Quality in residential and nursing homes
Care home admissions
Summary
6 DEMENTIA CARE
New approaches to dementia research
Communication: hearing the voice of the person with dementia
Choice for people with dual impairments
Dementia care in remote and rural areas
Summary
7 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS
8 REFERENCES
ANNEX RESOURCES USED

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.

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