Challenges and solutions in the continuity of home care for rural older people: A thematic analysis. Issue 2 (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ohta, Ryuichi; Ryu, Yoshinori; Kitayuguchi, Jun; Gomi, Tatsunosuke; Katsube, Takuji
• Is Part Of: Home health care services quarterly. Volume 39:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 126
• Page End: 139
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Community participation -- citizen empowerment -- rural community -- help-seeking behavior; Home care services -- Periodicals; Home care services -- United States -- Periodicals; Home Care Services -- Periodicals; 362.14
• DOI: 10.1080/01621424.2020.1739185
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0162-1424

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Home care is essential for the continuity of care, but rural communities struggle to procure these services regularly. As rural populations age, these difficulties may be exacerbated. This study examines the challenges and solutions for offering home care in rural areas. Healthcare professionals held focus groups and one-on-one interviews in rural communities, and these interviews were recorded and analyzed using thematic analysis. Changing rural contexts, stakeholder relationships, and sustainable communities were the primary themes. Increasing knowledge, sharing information, and dialogue among stakeholders were also crucial. Collaboration between professions may also create more sustainable home care in rural communities.