Publications by authors named "M Lima-Serrano"
Development of a Transcultural Social Ethical and Integrated Care Model, for Dependent and Older People Populations at Risk of Exclusion in the Mediterranean Sea Basin (TEC-MED): A Research Protocol.
Int J Integr Care
December 2024
Background: Higher life expectancy has produced a higher older people porpulation, not necessarily with a consistent quality of life, showing a high rate of vulnerability and dependence. The current social and health crisis situation has highlighted the need to create new integrated models of care that could be translated into social and health policies.
Objective: The present study aims to develop, test, and validate an innovative integrated care model for older people with dependence and at risk of social exclusion and their caregivers.
Purpose: This study describes the design, integration, and semantic interoperability process of a minimum data set using standardized nursing language in the caring module of the TEC-MED care platform.
Methods: The caring module was developed in three phases (2020-2022): platform concept, functional design and construction, and testing and evaluation. Phases involved collaboration among academics, information technology developers, and social/healthcare professionals.
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes 19 socio-healthcare practices focused on elderly care in the Mediterranean, assessing their theoretical foundations, service integration, ethical considerations, gender-specific needs, and technology use.
- An integrative literature review was performed with diverse sources, emphasizing alignment with nursing principles and relevance to elderly care.
- Common themes identified include person-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a focus on ethics and technology, suggesting that improved frameworks are needed to enhance elderly healthcare in the region.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the implementation of the Transcultural social-ethical-care (TEC-MED) model aimed at enhancing community care for the ageing population, as existing healthcare systems often fail to meet their needs.
- - Data was gathered through interviews and focus groups involving various stakeholders, leading to four main themes that highlighted the model's effectiveness in providing personalized care and improving communication among services.
- - The conclusion emphasizes the necessity for integrated and adaptable care models like TEC-MED to better address the diverse needs of older adults and their caregivers, suggesting similar research is needed for other healthcare systems.