Drawing on visits to reablement teams in four London boroughs and a review of the research literature, this briefing paper identifies a number of emerging practice messages on reablement. After summarising key practice messages it then provides a useful overview of reablement. The following areas are covered: what is reablement; why is it thought to be good practice; what happens as a result...
Drawing on visits to reablement teams in four London boroughs and a review of the research literature, this briefing paper identifies a number of emerging practice messages on reablement. After summarising key practice messages it then provides a useful overview of reablement. The following areas are covered: what is reablement; why is it thought to be good practice; what happens as a result of reablement; what do people think about reablement; how does reablement fit with existing care and support; what do people have to do differently; and is reablement affordable.
A position statement designed to help identify challenges and opportunities for improvement to reablement services in Wales and to catalogue effective practice for wider dissemination. The development of reablement services is a major part of the principle of improving outcomes for individuals who need support and helping them to maintain their independence. The report charts current provision
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A position statement designed to help identify challenges and opportunities for improvement to reablement services in Wales and to catalogue effective practice for wider dissemination. The development of reablement services is a major part of the principle of improving outcomes for individuals who need support and helping them to maintain their independence. The report charts current provision in Wales and sets out nine key recommendations on how to improve service delivery in the future.
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The Office for Public Management (OPM) reflect on the challenges facing local authorities as they try to develop and improve their reablement services. The article draws on OPMs experiences of working with local authorities over the past 12 months. The main challenges identified were: a need for increased awareness and understanding of reablement; the need for a more strategic, integrated
The Office for Public Management (OPM) reflect on the challenges facing local authorities as they try to develop and improve their reablement services. The article draws on OPMs experiences of working with local authorities over the past 12 months. The main challenges identified were: a need for increased awareness and understanding of reablement; the need for a more strategic, integrated approach; and improved frontline, operational staff and independent sector providers.
This guide provides an introduction to reablement for frontline staff in social care and health in the North East of England. It was commissioned by the North East regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (NE IEP), as part of its Excellence in Reablement project. It explains what reablement is all about, what is different about reablement, who provides and funds these services...
This guide provides an introduction to reablement for frontline staff in social care and health in the North East of England. It was commissioned by the North East regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (NE IEP), as part of its Excellence in Reablement project. It explains what reablement is all about, what is different about reablement, who provides and funds these services, and the kinds of people who use reablement services, and who works in them. The learning guide is split into 7 sections covering: an explanation of what reablement is, who reablement is for, and who provides it, and the policy context; the different kinds of reablement service; the benefits of reablement to users and clients, to staff, and to local authorities and the NHS; what it is like to work in reablement; what it is like to go through reablement; examples of access, referral, assessment and reassessment processes, reablement support plans, and the kinds of information reablement services should collect; and other sources of information on reablement.
CARE SERVICES IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP. Care Services Efficiency Delivery Programme
Publisher:
Care Services Improvement Partnership. Care Services Efficiency Delivery Programme
Publication year:
2008
Pagination:
49p.
Place of publication:
London
This document seeks to add to the existing body of evidence by providing further examples of homecare re-enablement services. Previous work and the benefits are described, followed by 14 case studies, further updates and other information in appendices.
This document seeks to add to the existing body of evidence by providing further examples of homecare re-enablement services. Previous work and the benefits are described, followed by 14 case studies, further updates and other information in appendices.
This briefing for carers and families looks at how reablement can help with independence, safety and wellbeing, as well as who can access reablement services and what can be expected. It explains what reablement is, what you can do to help and what happens when services end. The briefing may also be useful for those receiving reablement services, care and support workers, therapists, people...
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This briefing for carers and families looks at how reablement can help with independence, safety and wellbeing, as well as who can access reablement services and what can be expected. It explains what reablement is, what you can do to help and what happens when services end. The briefing may also be useful for those receiving reablement services, care and support workers, therapists, people managing reablement teams and commissioners of health and adult social care.
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This briefing provides an overview of the role and principles of reablement in the social care sector. It describes the different models used to deliver reablement, illustrating the shift from traditional home care towards personalised, outcome-focused care. Reablement is a strengths-based, person-centred approach that promotes and maximises independence and wellbeing. The briefing also outlines...
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This briefing provides an overview of the role and principles of reablement in the social care sector. It describes the different models used to deliver reablement, illustrating the shift from traditional home care towards personalised, outcome-focused care. Reablement is a strengths-based, person-centred approach that promotes and maximises independence and wellbeing. The briefing also outlines elements of effective reablement, which include assessment and goal setting, and managing risk and choice. It is designed for those working in reablement or commissioning it, but may also be useful to carers and people receiving reablement.
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One in a series of research briefings about preventive care and support for adults. This briefing focuses on reablement services. It summarises the findings from existing research evidence and covers: the outcomes of reablement; people's views about reablement; funding and organisational implications; costs and cost-effectiveness of reablement. The briefing also looks at whether reducing the need...
One in a series of research briefings about preventive care and support for adults. This briefing focuses on reablement services. It summarises the findings from existing research evidence and covers: the outcomes of reablement; people's views about reablement; funding and organisational implications; costs and cost-effectiveness of reablement. The briefing also looks at whether reducing the need for home care and improving people's independence will improve their overall wellbeing. The briefing reports that good research evidence exists to suggest that reablement improves service outcomes, removing or reducing the need for standard home care. Although studies report a higher cost than traditional home care, they also indicate a strong possibility of longer-term savings. Gaps in the research evidence are also discussed.
Subject terms:
home care, outcomes, reablement, cost effectiveness;
Background and Objectives: The translation of reablement programs into practice is lagging despite strong evidence for interventions that maintain function for the person living with dementia as well as improve carer well-being. The aim was to evaluate the implementation of an evidence-based program, Care of People with Dementia in Their Environments (COPE), into health services. Research Design
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Background and Objectives: The translation of reablement programs into practice is lagging despite strong evidence for interventions that maintain function for the person living with dementia as well as improve carer well-being. The aim was to evaluate the implementation of an evidence-based program, Care of People with Dementia in Their Environments (COPE), into health services. Research Design and Methods: An implementation-effectiveness hybrid design was used to evaluate implementation outcomes while simultaneously involving a pragmatic pre–post evaluation of outcomes for people with dementia. We report uptake, fidelity to intervention, outcomes for people living with dementia and carers, and beliefs and behaviors of interventionists contributing to successful implementation. Results: Seventeen organizations in Australia across 3 health contexts, 38 occupational therapists, and 17 nurses participated in training and implementation. While there were challenges and delays in implementation, most organizations were able to offer the program and utilized different models of funding. Overall, we found there was moderate fidelity to components of the program. Pre–post outcomes for carer well-being and coping (Perceived Change Index, p < .001) and activity engagement of the person living with dementia (p = .002) were significantly increased, replicating previous trial results. What contributed most to therapists implementing the program (Determinants of Implementation Behaviour Questionnaire) was a stronger intent to deliver (p < .001), higher confidence (p < .001), a sense of control in delivery (p = .004), and a belief the program was very useful to their clients (p = .002). Discussion and Implications: This study demonstrated that implementation is possible in multiple health systems and beneficial to individuals and their families.
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Health and Social Care in the Community, 29(3), 2021, pp.685-693.
Publisher:
Wiley
Reablement is described as a person‐centred, goal‐directed intervention with a view to regain, maintain or improve the independence of older clients. Although evidence to support the use of reablement as a multidisciplinary, home‐based intervention for community‐dwelling older adults is increasing, there is limited knowledge about what it means for care staff who provide client‐based services...
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Reablement is described as a person‐centred, goal‐directed intervention with a view to regain, maintain or improve the independence of older clients. Although evidence to support the use of reablement as a multidisciplinary, home‐based intervention for community‐dwelling older adults is increasing, there is limited knowledge about what it means for care staff who provide client‐based services. This study, which was nested in a larger program evaluation, used a descriptive qualitative approach to explore direct care staff and care coordinator experiences of translating a reablement training program into practice for older people in a regional Australian community. Two months after the training program four focus groups were conducted with 13 care coordinators to assimilate staff experiences with development of care plans, systems, processes and practices of reablement. In addition, four direct care staff took part in individual interviews, which centred on eliciting their experience using the reablement approach with clients. Results from the care coordinator focus groups and the direct care staff interviews highlight the importance of reablement staff training and the involvement of staff in the development and delivery of a reablement approach to client‐centred care. A number of organisational and client‐centred challenges such as communication, functional partnerships, staff education and resourcing are also uncovered in this research into the development of a reablement‐focused care service in a regional setting. Overall there is support for the dominating discourse around healthy ageing and the policy approach of ageing in place to support wellness.
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