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The context, measures and outcomes of psychosocial care interventions in long‐term health care for older people
Author(s) -
Mackenzie Ann E,
Lee Diana TF,
Ross Fiona M
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
international journal of nursing practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.62
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1440-172X
pISSN - 1322-7114
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-172x.2003.00456.x
Subject(s) - psychosocial , psychological intervention , multidisciplinary approach , context (archaeology) , international classification of functioning, disability and health , long term care , rehabilitation , nursing , psychology , perspective (graphical) , health care , medicine , gerontology , psychiatry , sociology , physical therapy , paleontology , social science , artificial intelligence , economic growth , computer science , economics , biology
This paper examines the psychosocial dimensions of long‐term care with reference to the new International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Handicap (ICIDH 2) and to research conducted in Hong Kong. It also draws on selected international literature about older people. It discusses the different ways in which information can be gained about the personal, social and emotional processes of rehabilitation that influence outcomes and raises methodological questions about the study of interventions. Outcomes that are sensitive to psychosocial interventions and that take account of the elderly person's own perspective are identified as important challenges for nurses and other professionals in the multidisciplinary team, in order to respond to an individualized approach to long‐term care. It is concluded that gaining a better understanding of the psychosocial dimensions of long‐term care will enhance professional practice and benefit older people and their carers.