Southern District Health Board: A model of care that integrates health and support services in the community for the older person
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posted by Research Admin on 3 May 2012
Authors
Stephen Jacobs
John Baird
Matthew Parsons
Nicolette F. Sheridan
Year of Publication
2011
Source
Auckland: Auckland UniServices Limited
Publication Type
Report
Publication Status
Completed
Abstract
This review of community health services for older people was initiated by Southern District Health Board to address the projected health needs of its older population. The aim of this project was to outline a structure that will, within currently available funding, on an evolutionary basis enable services to refocus around the needs of people. The authors present a recommended structure that "... involves building on the strengths of primary care and existing community based service delivery to enable improved integration between services, reduced duplication and reduced risk of disconnect between multiple services that may be involved in supporting a person’s care".
How to Access
Available to read in full text at: http://www.southerndhb.govt.nz/files/20110921142336-1316571816-1.pdf