Home care organizations need more resources and better networking

The Institute of Nursing Science at the University of Basel has carried out a large-scale study to take the pulse of home care provision in Switzerland. The conclusion: the organizations are delivering good work - but policy decisions need to be made if they are to continue to provide their services in the future. Along with hospitals, general practitioners and care homes, home care is a vital cornerstone of healthcare provision, particularly where older people are concerned. Home care not only alleviates the burden on hospitals and care homes but enables those in need of care to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. SPOT : Coordination and Quality of Home Care - a National Study , carried out by the Institute of Nursing Science at the University of Basel, investigated the state of home care in 2021. The study covers a range of areas, including collaboration and communication within teams, coordination, physical and mental health, and employee workloads. It also considers the home care experience from the point of view of clients and their families.