Wishes and needs of community-dwelling older persons concerning general practice: A qualitative study

PloS One
Sophie C E van BlijswijkJeanet W Blom

Abstract

Community-dwelling older persons often experience hindering health complaints that disturb daily activities. If general practitioners (GPs) are unaware of such complaints, this could lead to a mismatch in provided care and needed or expected care. In this qualitative study with community-dwelling older persons we investigated how older persons experience hindering health complaints, how they deal with them, and what they expect from their GP. Participants (aged ≥80 years) with pain and/or problems with walking/standing were invited to participate in a (group)interview about hindering health problems and expectations from general practice. Data were analysed using the framework method and results were discussed with a client panel. Participants experienced various hindering health complaints in addition to pain and/or problems with walking/standing. Complaints affecting social activities were experienced as the most hindering. Participants actively tried to remain independent and, to achieve this, GPs were expected to be involved and be easily accessible. However, they did not expect specific help from their GP for pain or problems with walking/standing. Suggestions for improvement of care from GPs included optimisation of acces...Continue Reading

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Oct 21, 2020·BMC Family Practice·Sophie C E van BlijswijkJacobijn Gussekloo
Dec 6, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Margaret von FaberSuzan van der Pas
Apr 18, 2020·Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy : RSAP·Guncag OzavciElizabeth Manias

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