Promoting Personalization in Social Care Services for Older People

Xie, Chengqiu; Hughes, Jane; Sutcliffe, Caroline; Chester, Helen; Challis, David

Abstract

This article presents findings on 4 themes associated with the personalization of social care for older people: integration of health and social care services; initiatives that prevent the need for more costly interventions; services to maintain people at home; and systems that promote choice, control, and flexibility. The quantitative study utilized data from a national postal survey conducted in England. Findings suggest variable progress regarding the range and style of support available to older people. These are discussed in the context of service integration, community-based services, and consumer-directed care. Implications for service development and future research are highlighted. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Citation

Xie, C., Hughes, J., Sutcliffe, C., Chester, H., & Challis, D. (2012). Promoting Personalization in Social Care Services for Older People. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 55(3), 218-232. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2011.639437

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Nov 7, 2011
• Online Publication Date: Apr 9, 2012
• Publication Date: Apr 1, 2012
• Deposit Date: Jul 22, 2020
• Journal: Journal of Gerontological Social Work
• Print ISSN: 0163-4372
• Electronic ISSN: 1540-4048
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 55
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 218-232
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2011.639437
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/3752374
• Publisher URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01634372.2011.639437