Improving communication between hospitals and care homes: the development of a daily living plan for older people.
The need to improve communication between hospitals and care homes is a widely acknowledged aspiration. This study employed action research methodology to assess the effectiveness of a user-led daily living plan developed by older people themselves in collaboration with health service and care home staff. Although its introduction required support for staff, the findings were generally positive in that it helped to focus attention on the preferences of the older person at a crucial time of transition.
At Homerton College, Cambridge School of Health Studies.
John
J
Adams