Community healthcare is a method used in various locales in order to maintain the health of community members while preventing hospital overcrowding by supporting discharge and preventing admissions.
Problems and Purpose
"Community care is delivered in private homes, retirement communities, residential or long-term care homes and community clinics.
Community care programs are designed to
- Help people maintain optimal health and function
- Prevent or delay admissions to hospitals
- Support hospital discharge and follow-up" [1]
Origins and Development
Participant Recruitment and Selection
How it Works: Process, Interaction, and Decision-Making
Home care
"Home care programs provide assessment, case management, health and personal support services to people with diverse care needs." [1]
Community mental health
"Community mental health services provide care to people with mental illnesses where they live and work." [1]
Residential care
"Residential care provides living options in community-based facilities for those who need different levels of support to optimize independence." [1]
Influence, Outcomes, and Effects
Analysis and Lessons Learned
See Also
Telepsychiatry, Online Clinics and Mental Health Training in Chitral, Pakistan
References
[1] Canadian Institute for Health Information. "Community Care." https://www.cihi.ca/en/community-care
External Links
Community participation in primary health care
A Framework for Community Engagement in Primary Health Care (Saskatoon Health Region)
Health Canada Policy Toolkit for Public Involvement in Decision Making (Level 1)
Community-Oriented Primary Care