Abstract
This paper reports a pilot study examining the feasibility, acceptability and sustainability of a multidisciplinary case conferencing model in residential aged care. The model was developed through a consultation process and then implemented in 31 case conferences over a 6-month period between May and October 2008. This paper explores the feasibility and acceptability of model implementation, the experience of the facility staff, general practitioners and residents/family carers and the perceived sustainability of the model in clinical practice. It shows that although there was a degree of confusion around the concept of multidisciplinary case conferencing, implementation of this partnership model significantly improved communication between health workers, facilitated interaction between staff and family carers, and provided a focus for reflecting on individual residents' health needs.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 238-243 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Australian Journal of Primary Health |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Australia
- aged care
- caregivers
- case management
- nursing homes
- older people
- physicians (general practice)