Perspective from health professionals on delivery of sub-acute care in Hong Kong: A qualitative study in a health system

Eliza L.Y. Wong, Carrie H.K. Yam, Frank W.K. Chan, Annie W.L. Cheung, Fiona Y.Y. Wong, S. Griffiths and E.K. Yeoh

Health Policy, 2011, vol. 100, issue 2, 211-218

Abstract: The perception and understanding of health professionals of the role of sub-acute care in the health system will have an impact on the potential effectiveness in preventing unnecessary hospitalization. This study aims to explore the perceived role and quality of sub-acute care services in the context of Hong Kong from the perspective of health service providers and to identify barriers to effectiveness.

Keywords: Sub-acute care; Communication barrier; Health professionals; Healthcare system (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2010.10.022

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