Development of an internationally accepted definition of reablement

A Delphi study

Dados Bibliográficos

ID11202504
AutoresSilke F Metzelthin (0000-0002-4764-2196, Maastricht University, autor correspondente), Tine Rostgaard (0000-0003-2752-3533, Stockholm University), Matthew Parsons (0000-0002-2428-3215, Waikato District Health Board), ELISSA BURTON (0000-0001-6470-8305, Curtin University)
Ano2022
Volume42
Fascículo3
Páginas703-718
Data de publicação2022-03-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoAgeing and Society (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0144-686X • E-ISSN: 1469-1779
EditoraCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s0144686x20000999
OpenAlexW3041770663
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas13
Referências citadas29

With an ageing society, the demand for health and social care is increasing. Traditionally, staff provide care for their clients rather than with them. In contrast, reablement aims to support people to maximise their competences to manage their everyday life as independently as possible. There is considerable variation between and within countries regarding the conceptual understanding of the approach. This variation affects the ability to evaluate reablement approaches systematically, compare and aggregate findings from different studies, and hinders the development of a robust evidence. Therefore, a Delphi study was conducted in 2018/9 with the aim of reaching agreement on the characteristics, components, aims and target groups of reablement, leading towards an internationally accepted definition of reablement. The study consisted of four Web-based survey rounds. In total, 82 reablement experts from 11 countries participated, reaching agreement on five characteristics ( e.g. person-centred), seven components ( e.g. goal-oriented treatment plan) and five aims ( e.g. increase clients’ independency). Furthermore, most experts agreed that reablement is an inclusive approach irrespective of the person's age, capacity, diagnosis or setting. Based on these features, a definition of reablement was developed, which was accepted by 79 per cent of participating experts. This study is a significant step towards providing conceptual clarity about reablement. Future research should focus on evaluating the implementation of agreed reablement components to inform practice, education and policy

Business · CLARITY · Conceptual framework · Delphi method · Process management · Sociology · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Delphi Technique in Research · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life · Psychology