Implementation of models to ensure healthcare in rural areas: Development of a consultancy service

Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen
Beate S MüllerAntje Erler

Abstract

The combination of an ageing population and unequal distribution of healthcare capacity between rural and urban regions requires the development of innovative healthcare models, especially in rural areas, thus increasing the need to involve community representatives. The aim of this study was to ascertain the need for support and advice among municipalities and family doctors planning and implementing regional projects to ensure the provision of healthcare, and to develop a support and consultancy service on that basis. Using semi-structured telephone interviews, 16 local representatives of the target groups (representatives from rural districts, mayors of rural municipalities and communities, doctors in private practice) were asked to identify the kind of support and advice they needed. The interviews were evaluated using the framework approach, a form of qualitative content analysis, and the results used to develop modules of a support and consultancy service. We discussed and finalized the concept during several workshops involving different representatives of the target groups (another 36 general practitioners, 19 mayors and representatives from rural districts). After taking into account the expressed need for advice and s...Continue Reading

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Sep 29, 2020·Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie·Birgit Graf

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