Integrated Care for Frail Older People

A Qualitative Study to Investigate Patients', Carers' and Providers' Perspectives on Integrated Care and Integrated Care Pathways for Frail Older People in Lambeth and Southwark, South London

This is a qualitative interview study investigating patients', carers' and providers' perspectives on integrated care and integrated care pathways for frail older people in Lambeth and Southwark, south London.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Frail older people aged 65 years and over, including men and women with different levels of frailty.
2. Carers (family member, friend or neighbor) identified by the frail older participant as a main carer.
3. Health and social care professionals, care workers, service managers and commissioners working in different parts of the local health and care system (primary, secondary, community, social and voluntary care), reflecting a range of roles.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Older people not identified as frail.
2. Frail older people who are unable to provide their informed consent to take part in the study, for example due to significant cognitive impairment.