What older adults and their caregivers need for making better health-related decisions at home: a participatory mixed methods protocol

This two-phase sequential exploratory mixed methods study was conducted in a pan-Canadian healthcare organisation. The study will inform the design of decision support interventions for older adults receiving home care and their caregivers. 

Author: Claudia Lai, Paul Holyoke, Karine V Plourde, Simon Décary, France Légaré


Publication Date: October 20, 2020


Description: Shared decision making is an interpersonal process whereby healthcare providers collaborate with and support patients in decision-making. Older adults receiving home care need support with decision-making. We will explore what older adults receiving home care and their caregivers need for making better health-related decisions.


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Keywords: shared decision-making, older adults, home care,

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