How Do Health Care Professionals Perceive a Holistic Care Approach for Geriatric Patients?: A Focus Group Study

Denise Wilfling; Jona Budke; Nicole Warkentin; Katja Goetz

doi:10.3390/ijerph20021033

How Do Health Care Professionals Perceive a Holistic Care Approach for Geriatric Patients? A Focus Group Study

Denise Wilfling, Jona Budke, Nicole Warkentin, Katja Goetz

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Geriatric patients require holistic care in order to meet their complex care needs. The project RubiN (Continuous Care in a Regional Network) provides case and care management (CCM) for older people to address these needs in a primary care setting in Germany. This study aimed to explore the experiences of health care professionals who provided CCM for geriatric patients.

METHODS: Focus group interviews with general practitioners (GPs), health care assistants (HCAs), and case managers (CMs) were conducted. Transcribed data were analyzed by using qualitative content analysis.

RESULTS: Ten focus group discussions ( n = 15 GPs, n = 14 HCAs, n = 17 CMs) were conducted. The different health care professionals emphasized the importance of a holistic care approach to geriatric care. Moreover, the GPs stated that the CMs supported the patients in organizing their care. A CCM could help encourage patients to remain at their own homes, which would have an effect on patients' quality of life and satisfaction.

CONCLUSION: A well-functioning and effective cooperation between those health professionals involved is a prerequisite for a trustful relationship in the holistic care of older people. This creates a feeling of security for all people involved in the care process.

Original language	English
Article number	1033
Journal	International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume	20
Issue number	2
ISSN	1661-7827
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021033
Publication status	Published - 06.01.2023

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