Understanding the care and support needs of older people: a scoping review and categorisation using the WHO international classification of functioning, disability and health framework (ICF)

Understanding the care and support needs of older people: a scoping review and categorisation using the WHO international classification of functioning, disability and health framework (ICF)

Abstract Background The number of older people with unmet care and support needs is increasing substantially due to the challenges facing the formal and informal care system in the United Kingdom. Addressing these unmet needs is becoming one of the urgent public health priorities. In order to develo...

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Main Authors: Sarah Abdi, Alice Spann, Jacinta Borilovic, Luc de Witte, Mark Hawley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Older people
Care and support
Needs
ICF
Scoping review
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1189-9

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