Nursing, Care Homes and Home Care (VVT)

from 773 guidelines to 37 themes

Contents

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Introduction

To define an initial set of core themes for VVT, we analyzed provisions from accreditation guides and other guidance documents. This produced a first list which was refined through expert validation and discussion.

A structured Delphi study with healthcare professionals resulted in a consolidated set of 37 themes relevant to the VVT context.

A more extensive article is in preparation. You can request an overview of the themes, including descriptions, here free of charge.

Study
Manual coding of guidelinesInitial inventory of accreditation provisions
N=773
Expert validation and consolidationRefined concept list of VVT themes
N=57
Delphi Study
Semi-structured interviewsIn-depth discussions with Delphi participants
Round 1Review and suggest additions to the concept themes
Round 2Reflect on group feedback and refine proposals
Round 3Weigh and prioritise the proposed changes
Final synthesisValidated set of VVT themes ready for use
N=37
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From research to daily care

The Delphi study delivered a validated set of 37 themes that reflect what matters for quality in nursing, care home and home care organisations.

Rafini translates these themes into an actionable structure with descriptions so teams can monitor, compare and improve.

Themes
01Indication and care needs
02Potential health problems and risks
03Care plan
04Changing care needs
05Trusted, person-centred care
06Care according to agreements and legislation
07Care coordination and responsibilities
08Information transfer
09Collaboration between formal and informal caregivers
10Consistent, clear and timely communication
11Autonomy and self-reliance
12Rights and duties
13Quality of life
14Social network and peer support
15Proactive care planning and dignified end of life
16Personal and physical care
17Psychosocial care
18Daytime activities
19Qualified and competent caregivers
20Sustainable employability
21Informal caregivers
22Medication safety
23Food safety
24Hygiene and infection prevention
25Involuntary care
26Resources and living environment
27Safe living, stay and work environment
28Availability and confidentiality of client information
29Accessible, timely and appropriate care
30Care offering
31Governance and leadership
32Collaboration with external parties
33Staffing and continuity
34Ethics and culture
35Practice-based and scientific research
36Learning from complications and incidents
37Learning and improving
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More info

Looking for a detailed version of the themes with descriptions? Send your request to andre.klappe@parnas.ai and we will share the extended overview.

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