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Older migrants’ access to healthcare: a thematic synthesis
- Authors:
- ARORA Sanjana, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care, 14(4), 2018, pp.425-438.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to synthesise data from the existent literature on the experiences of non-western older migrants in Europe in accessing and using healthcare services. Design/methodology/approach: In total, 1,606 records were reviewed and 12 studies were selected. A thematic synthesis using Thomas and Harden’s approach was conducted. Findings: The findings resulted in the three overarching themes: traditional discourses under new circumstances; predisposed vulnerabilities of older migrants and the healthcare system; and the conceptualization of health and the roles of healthcare professionals. The authors found that older migrants’ experience of accessing healthcare is influenced by many factors, such as health literacy, differences in healthcare beliefs and language barriers, and is not limited to cultural and traditional discourses of care. Findings reveal that there is a limited body of knowledge on barriers experienced by older migrant women. Research limitations/implications: The geographical scope of the study and subsequent type of healthcare systems should be taken into account while understanding barriers to care. Another limitation is that although the authors studied different migrant groups, the authors synthesised barriers experienced by all. Future research could study migrants as separate groups to better understand how previous experiences with healthcare in their home country and specific social, cultural and economic circumstances shape them. Originality/value: This paper provides a synthesis of the experiences of migrants from non-western countries who moved to a host country with a very different language, culture and healthcare system. (Edited publisher abstract)
Unmet needs for supportive services: a comparison of rural and urban older adults
- Author:
- LI Hong
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 32(3), 2006, pp.19-39.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study examined residence differences in unmet needs for seven commonly used supportive services including respite/adult day care, personal care, homemaker, home-delivered/congregate meals, transportation, home modification, and assistive devices services. Data were extracted from the 1999 National Long-Term Care Survey and included 848 caregivers of an adult who was over 65 years old, was community dwelling, and used one or more supportive services. Over one-third of caregivers reported that supportive services provided did not meet the needs of old adults. The prevalence rate of unmet needs differs across the seven supportive services. Using multivariate logistic regression tests, rural versus urban differences in unmet needs were found for personal care, homemaker, and assistive devices services. Rural older adults were less likely to experience unmet needs for these services than their urban counterparts. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Supporting People: research into older people's services
- Author:
- TARRANT Alison
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 63
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Explores the progress being made in response to the Aylward Review recommendation that access to older people’s services provided as part of Supporting People should be based on need and not tenure. The Supporting People Programme provides support to vulnerable individuals who are at risk of losing, or who have lost, their homes or who need housing-related support to retain or regain their independence. The report explores how services are provided for older people through the Supporting People Programme Grant in each of the 22 local authority areas; assesses whether housing-related support services have moved from being based on tenure to being based on need; and examines what else the Welsh Government could do to promote the effective move from tenure to needs based services. The report finds that there is a high level of awareness of the Aylward recommendation among both local authorities and providers. However, there is still frequent ambiguity as to what is intended by the recommendation and the requirements on both local authorities and providers if it is to be met. In some cases it appears that ‘needs-based’ services are felt automatically to meet the terms of the recommendation, even where they are available only to tenants. (Edited publisher abstract)
A literature review on multiple and complex needs: lessons for policy and practice
- Authors:
- ROSENGARD Ann, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Social research
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The Development Department of the Scottish Executive commissioned this literature review to inform its Multiple and Complex Needs Initiative which aims to improve services for people with multiple and complex needs. The purpose of the literature review was to collate and evaluate existing research evidence to understand the processes through which people with multiple and complex needs engage, or do not engage, with services to resolve their problems. A key focus of the review was to identify good practice in the light of the evidence. The main lessons learned from the review are highlighted and good practice case studies are presented.
Responding to the harassment and abuse of older people in the private rented sector: legal and social perspectives
- Authors:
- CARLTON Nancy, FEAR Tina, MEANS Robin
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 26(2), 2004, pp.131-145.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Independent living is seen by some governments as being supported through enabling and encouraging older people to live in mainstream housing. However, this emphasis needs to recognise the major housing difficulties that are faced by some older people. Presents findings from an exploratory study, funded by Help the Aged, of the harassment and abuse of older people within the private rented sector. Examples of the wide range of arguments, disputes and conflicts with landlords and other residents are provided. Considers the legal remedies that might be available for tackling some of these problems and the present obstacles to their use. Finally, legal remedies will be compared with more social policy based approaches which draw upon the framework relating to the protection of vulnerable adults.
Surviving at the margins: older homeless people and the organisations that support them
- Authors:
- PANNELL Jenny, MEANS Robin, MORBEY Hazel
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 106p,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The report profiles the breadth of work undertaken with older homeless people and reveals the great range and diversity of homelessness projects in the programme. One group of projects focused on resettlement and tenancy support roles, while others offered outreach, day centre, direct access and supported housing services.A minority of non-service delivery projects focused on developing homelessness services and researched the area. Key characteristics of the older people with whom the projects have worked are explored, alongside their presenting needs and the reasons for referral to older homelessness projects.
Surviving at the margins: older homeless people and the organisations that support them; summary
- Authors:
- PANNELL Jenny, MEANS Robin, MORBEY Hazel
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 3p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The report profiles the breadth of work undertaken with older homeless people and reveals the great range and diversity of homelessness projects in the programme. One group of projects focused on resettlement and tenancy support roles, while others offered outreach, day centre, direct access and supported housing services.A minority of non-service delivery projects focused on developing homelessness services and researched the area. Key characteristics of the older people with whom the projects have worked are explored, alongside their presenting needs and the reasons for referral to older homelessness projects.
Evaluation of Redcar and Cleveland Community Agents Project: outputs and outcomes summary report
- Authors:
- WATSON Pat, SHUCKSMITH Janet
- Publisher:
- Teesside University. Health and Social Care Institute
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 9
- Place of publication:
- Middlesbrough
The Community Agents Project, a programme jointly funded through health and adult social care services, is an innovative approach to meeting the social needs of the elderly and vulnerable population. Community agents act as a one-stop shop, signposting people to the appropriate service that meets their needs. This could be an organisation or voluntary group that can help with shopping, arrange transport to the GP surgery or hospital appointments, help to complete forms, offer encouragement to maintain a care plan, organise a befriender, accompany to a local social activity or signposting to other agencies. The project has received a total of 486 referrals across the borough of Redcar & Cleveland for the period September 2014-September 2015, generating positive outcomes in the following areas: maintaining independence; faster discharge from hospital; reducing admissions to hospital; reducing isolation; improved financial status; appropriate use of health and social services; cost saving; and increases in community capacity. The report estimates a social return on investment of £3.29 for every £1 invested in the Community Agents Project. (Edited publisher abstract)
A literature review on multiple and complex needs
- Authors:
- ROSENGARD Ann, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Social research
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 139p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The aim of this research was to review the evidence from the research literature on service provision for people with multiple and complex needs. Five key objectives of the literature review were: to examine definitions of ‘multiple and complex needs’ and to identify client groups who are identified as having these needs; to explore people’s awareness of services and options; to explore factors affecting access to services; to examine service users’ experiences; and to identify best practice in service provision and lessons for implementation. Before conducting literature searches 15 key informants were consulted, and, during the project, a focus group was conducted with research and policy staff within the Scottish Executive in March 2006.
Creating a unified and fair system for assessing and managing care
- Author:
- WALES. Social Services Inspectorate for Wales
- Publisher:
- WALES. Social Services Inspectorate for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Examines issues involved in assessment procedures and care management for Wales. Contents include: assessment of older people; fair access to care for all adult groups; care coordination and personal plans of care for older people; reviews of personal plans of care; unified assessment; key implications for professionals.