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Good practice in social care for disabled adults and older people with severe and complex needs: Evidence from a scoping review

Findings
Recency, quality and context of the findings
  • Last year literature searched
    2011
  • Year Published
    2014
  • Quality Rating
    6/9 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
  • Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
    UK (England) (58); Not reported (18); UK (5); UK (Scotland) (3); UK (Wales) (3); Ireland (2); USA (2); Canada (1)
  • Global/regional focus
    WHO - Americas region<br />WHO - European region<br />
  • Country focus
    UK (England) (58); Not reported (18); UK (5); UK (Scotland) (3); UK (Wales) (3); Ireland (2); USA (2); Canada (1)
  • Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
Additional details about the research
  • Type of document
    Systematic review of effects
  • Type of question
    Effectiveness
  • Focus
    Specific
  • Target
    Individual
    Family/household
    Community
    System
  • Domain
    Programs and services
    Community and social services
    Disability services
    Other social services
    Sustainable Development Goals
    3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
    17. Partnerships for the goals
  • Social system topic(s)
    Delivery arrangements
    How services are designed to meet citizens’ needs
    Case management
    Package of services/service pathways
    By whom services are provided
    Skill mix - Multidisciplinary teams
    Staff - Training
    Where services are provided
    Outreach
    Implementation strategies
    Citizen-targeted strategy
    (Personal) Support
  • Theme
    Optimal aging
Publication details
  • Citation
    Gridley K, Brooks J, Glendinning C. Good practice in social care for disabled adults and older people with severe and complex needs: Evidence from a scoping review. Health & Social Care in the Community. 2014;22(3):234-248.
  • DOI
    10.1111/hsc.12063

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