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Mitigating the impact of the 'silos' between the disability and aged‐care sectors in Australia: Development of a Best Practice Framework.
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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities . Nov2021, Vol. 34 Issue 6, p1477-1488. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Background: Although a 'person‐centred focus' is a legislated objective for both aged‐care and disability services sectors in Australia, evidence suggests limited translation into systems and practices due to entrenched silos. This paper proposes a Best Practice Framework to mitigate these silos. Methods: Mixed‐methods research comprising key informant interviews with major stakeholders across both sectors; a survey of people with/without intellectual disability aged 60+ years; qualitative in‐depth interviews; and survey of health professionals. Results: There is an urgent need to develop inter‐sectoral 'integrated care systems'. Key components include choice in accommodation; regular assessment of health and well‐being indicators; development and adoption of nationally consistent policies/standards across integrated aged‐ and disability‐care sectors; improved strategies for workforce planning; and upskilling of existing staff including place‐based collaboration. Conclusions: An integrated service model requires collaboration on broader public policy instruments, appropriate planning and resourcing. A strategic shift is required to ensure better quality person‐centred support systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *INSTITUTIONAL cooperation
*STRATEGIC planning
*HEALTH services administration
*ACTIVE aging
*MEDICAL care for older people
*RESEARCH methodology
*PATIENT-centered care
*INTERVIEWING
*REGULATORY approval
*CONCEPTUAL structures
*LABOR supply
*ABILITY
*TRAINING
*QUALITY assurance
*INTERPROFESSIONAL relations
*HEALTH
*QUALITY of life
*MEDICAL practice
*PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities
*PEOPLE with disabilities
*INTEGRATED health care delivery
*MEDICAL needs assessment
MEDICAL care for people with disabilities
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13602322
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 153092980
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12890