Discussing age-related functional decline in family medicine: a qualitative study that explores both patient and physician perceptions

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Title
Discussing age-related functional decline in family medicine: a qualitative study that explores both patient and physician perceptions
Journal
Age and Ageing
Author(s)
Viret Ophélie, Schwarz Joëlle, Senn Nicolas, Mueller Yolanda
ISSN
0002-0729
1468-2834
ISSN-L
0002-0729
Publication state
Published
Issued date
03/2020
Volume
49
Number
2
Pages
292-299
Language
english
Abstract
Background: evaluating a patient's functional status and screening for geriatric syndromes by general practitioners (GPs) are increasingly encouraged. This study aimed to explore how older people and GPs define and perceive autonomy and functional decline, patients' propensity to discuss age-related issues and integration of such topics into routine medical consultations.
Methods: this qualitative study was conducted in Western Switzerland with older people followed in primary care practices and who participated in a trial assessing the effectiveness of a screening and management tool for geriatric syndromes to prevent functional decline. We interviewed 15 participants (patients >= 75 years old) and five GPs about their screening experience. We used semi-structured grids for data collection and an inductive thematic approach for data analysis.
Keywords
Autonomy, functional decline, ageing, screening, geriatric syndromes, primary care, qualitative, older people
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Yes
Funding(s)
Swiss National Science Foundation
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18/12/2019 8:18
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