| Title: |
Protocol for a mixed-methods and multi-site assessment of the implementation process and outcomes of a new community-based frailty programme |
| Authors: |
Woan Shin Tan; Ze Ling Nai; Hwee Teng Robyn Tan; Sean Nicholas; Robin Choo; Mimaika Luluina Ginting; Edward Tan; Poh Hoon June Teng; Wee Shiong Lim; Chek Hooi Wong; Yew Yoong Ding; the Geriatric Services Hub Programme Group |
| Source: |
BMC Geriatrics, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2022) |
| Publisher Information: |
BMC |
| Publication Year: |
2022 |
| Collection: |
Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
| Subject Terms: |
Frailty care; Comprehensive geriatric assessment; Care coordination; Multi-disciplinary team care; Geriatrics; RC952-954.6 |
| Description: |
Background Frailty is increasing in prevalence internationally with population ageing. Frailty can be managed or even reversed through community-based interventions delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, but to varying degrees of success. However, many of these care models’ implementation insights are contextual and may not be applicable in different cultural contexts. The Geriatric Service Hub (GSH) is a novel frailty care model in Singapore that focuses on identifying and managing frailty in the community. It includes key components of frailty care such as comprehensive geriatric assessments, care coordination and the assembly of a multi-disciplinary team. This study aims to gain insights into the factors influencing the development and implementation of the GSH. We also aim to determine the programme’s effectiveness through patient-reported health-related outcomes. Finally, we will conduct a healthcare utilisation and cost analysis using a propensity score-matched comparator group. Methods We will adopt a mixed-methods approach that includes a qualitative evaluation among key stakeholders and participants in the programme, through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The main topics covered include factors that affected the development and implementation of each programme, operations and other contextual factors that influenced implementation outcomes. The quantitative evaluation monitors each programme’s care process through quality indicators. It also includes a multiple-time point survey study to compare programme participants’ pre- and post- outcomes on patient engagement, healthcare services experiences, health status and quality of life, caregiver burden and societal costs. A retrospective cohort study will compare healthcare and cost utilisation between participants of the programme and a propensity score-matched comparator group. Discussion The GSH sites share a common goal to increase the accessibility of essential services to frail older adults and provide ... |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03254-6; https://doaj.org/toc/1471-2318; https://doaj.org/article/3923d4c92d7e4fb9990eb137fc9c4775 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s12877-022-03254-6 |
| Availability: |
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03254-6; https://doaj.org/article/3923d4c92d7e4fb9990eb137fc9c4775 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.F53BDCE1 |
| Database: |
BASE |