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Professional territories and the fragmented landscape of elderly care
Author(s)M Hardey, S Payne, J Powell
Journal titleJournal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health, September 2001
Pagespp 159-164
KeywordsHealth services ; Multi disciplinary ; Coordination ; Liaison ; Interaction [welfare services].
AnnotationThe problems and dilemmas involved in delivering care to older people are examined. In particular, this paper seeks to identify the processes that facilitate or hinder communication and collaboration between those involved in care that has be reliable and expeditious, to ensure that high quality care is provided. To do this, the paper draws on a recent international systematic review of the relevant research literature which is briefly described. A geographical analogy is employed to help map different organisational and professional territories of care. It will be argued that these territories have their own priorities, patterns of working, and perceptions of older people. To conclude, the paper considers a potential way to merge territorial interests by reconfiguring the map of care around the older person. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-011019203 A
ClassmarkL: 3DM: QAJ: QAK: QK6

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