As Needed Case Management Across Aging Services in Response to Depression
Publication Date
4-3-2015
Document Type
Article
Organizational Units
Graduate School of Social Work
Keywords
Care coordination, Aging services, Mixed methods, Practice standards
Abstract
A lack of clarity on how and where case management for older adults is delivered persists, even as evidence supports its use to respond to depression. We used in-depth interviews with managers (n = 20) and staff surveys (n = 142) from 17 service agencies to explore the provision of case management services in adult day services, homecare, senior centers, and supportive housing. Limited case management services were found. Barriers included limited time and resources, especially for senior centers and supportive housing. Results revealed a concern about the role, feasibility, and availability of case management for older adults within these settings.
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Recommended Citation
Hasche, L. K., & Lavery, A. (2015). "As Needed" Case Management Across Aging Services in Response to Depression. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 58(3), 272-288. DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2014.1001931.