Perceptions of providing safe care for frail older people at home: a qualitative study based on focus group interviews with home care staff.
Silverglow A, Johansson L, Lidén E, et al. Perceptions of providing safe care for frail older people at home: a qualitative study based on focus group interviews with home care staff. Scand J Caring Sci. 2022;36(3):852-862. doi:10.1111/scs.13027.
Home care settings harbor unique patient safety challenges. This qualitative study identified three themes regarding care providers’ perceptions of providing safe care for frail older adults living at home – the role of the encounter and interaction, the responsibility of the caregiver, and the threat of insufficient organizational resources.