The experiences of socially isolated older people as they access and navigate the health system

Greaves, Moira Lynn (2012) The experiences of socially isolated older people as they access and navigate the health system. [Thesis (PhD/Research)]

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Abstract

This study explores the experiences and challenges of socially isolated older people in navigating and accessing the health care system. Understanding the specific issues confronting these individuals will inform the development of more appropriate models of community-based aged care. An extensive literature review identified many areas of research into social isolation of the older person, but minimal research was located that dealt specifically with how this cohort accesses and navigates the health care system.

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Item Type:	Thesis (PhD/Research)
Item Status:	Live Archive
Additional Information:	Doctor of Philosophy )PhD) thesis.
Faculty / Department / School:	Historic - Faculty of Sciences - Department of Nursing
Supervisors:	Rogers-Clark, Cath; Gaggard, Grant
Date Deposited:	08 May 2013 01:14
Last Modified:	01 Aug 2016 01:51
Uncontrolled Keywords:	social isolation; older person; aged; access health/medical services; aged care
Fields of Research :	11 Medical and Health Sciences > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111708 Health and Community Services 11 Medical and Health Sciences > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111702 Aged Health Care 11 Medical and Health Sciences > 1110 Nursing > 111001 Aged Care Nursing
Socio-Economic Objective:	C Society > 92 Health > 9205 Specific Population Health (excl. Indigenous Health) > 920502 Health Related to Ageing
URI:	http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/23456

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