The prevalence of non-pharmacological interventions in older homecare recipients: an overview from six European countries
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Result code in IS VaVaI
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Alternative codes found
RIV/00216208:11160/24:10472189
Result on the web
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DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s41999-023-00868-w" target="_blank" >10.1007/s41999-023-00868-w</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
The prevalence of non-pharmacological interventions in older homecare recipients: an overview from six European countries
Original language description
Aim To investigate the prevalence of non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) in older homecare recipients in six European countries. Findings The prevalence of NPIs varied considerably between homecare users in different European countries. Interventions with a potential positive impact on health outcomes show a relatively low prevalence. Message Further research into better implementation of potentially beneficial interventions in treatment guidelines might be needed, in order to optimize functioning and quality of life of older homecare recipients. Purpose Non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) play an important role in the management of older people receiving homecare. However, little is known about how often specific NPIs are being used and to what extent usage varies between countries. The aim of the current study was to investigate the prevalence of NPIs in older homecare recipients in six European countries. Methods This is a cross-sectional study of older homecare recipients (65+) using baseline data from the longitudinal cohort study 'Identifying best practices for care-dependent elderly by Benchmarking Costs and outcomes of community care' (IBenC). The analyzed NPIs are based on the interRAI Home Care instrument, a comprehensive geriatric assessment instrument. The prevalence of 24 NPIs was analyzed in Belgium, Germany, Finland, Iceland, Italy and the Netherlands. NPIs from seven groups were considered: psychosocial interventions, physical activity, regular care interventions, special therapies, preventive measures, special aids and environmental interventions. Results A total of 2884 homecare recipients were included. The mean age at baseline was 82.9 years and of all participants, 66.9% were female. The intervention with the highest prevalence in the study sample was 'emergency assistance available' (74%). Two other highly prevalent interventions were 'physical activity' (69%) and 'home nurse' (62%). Large differences between countries in the use of NPIs were observed and included, for example, 'going outside' (range 7-82%), 'home health aids' (range 12-93%), and 'physician visit' (range 24-94%). Conclusions The use of NPIs varied considerably between homecare users in different European countries. It is important to better understand the barriers and facilitators of use of these potentially beneficial interventions in order to design successful uptake strategies.
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
30104 - Pharmacology and pharmacy
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
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Publication year
2024
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
European Geriatric Medicine
ISSN
1878-7649
e-ISSN
1878-7657
Volume of the periodical
15
Issue of the periodical within the volume
1
Country of publishing house
FR - FRANCE
Number of pages
10
Pages from-to
243-252
UT code for WoS article
001078336700002
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85173546156