title: Promoting personalization in social care services for older people.
abstract: This article presents findings on 4 themes associated with the personalization of social care for older people: integration of health and social care services; initiatives that prevent the need for more costly interventions; services to maintain people at home; and systems that promote choice, control, and flexibility. The quantitative study utilized data from a national postal survey conducted in England. Findings suggest variable progress regarding the range and style of support available to older people. These are discussed in the context of service integration, community-based services, and consumer-directed care. Implications for service development and future research are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Personal Social Services Research Unit, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: Chengqiu
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Xie
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sutcliffe
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Chester
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Challis
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012947:Social Work / Q000379:methods*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom