Working with Individual Plans: users' perspectives on the challenges and conflicts of users' needs in health and social services

Table 1.

GenderAgeDiagnosisParticipant's purpose concerning IPExperience of IPIn need of services/rehabilitationInitiator of IP1Male47Bipolar conditionOrganize services and life4 years8 yearsHealth services2Female48Bipolar conditionStructure lifeNew1.5 yearsHealth services3Female33Burn out syndrome/anxietyStructure the work of the helpers6 months2 yearsSocial services4Female24Anxiety/heart conditionFollow-up services1 year5 yearsHealth services5Male72Parkinson's, strokeTraining and assistance3 years3 yearsHealth services6Male22Inherited syndrome, visual impairmentMeaningful job; independent living2 years15 yearsFamily and himself7Male47Inherited syndrome, visual impairmentSocial integration, part-time workNew40 yearsHealth services8Male20CPPlan adult life; education/work; independent living19 years20 yearsHealth services9Female37TetraplegiaCoordinating services; predictability2 years2 yearsHealth services10Female48EncephalitisAdministration of all services involved6 years9 yearsPatient11Male72TetraplegiaPractical administration of help services6 months2 monthsHealth services12Male49StrokePractical administration of help services1 year3 monthsHealth services13Female31Bipolar conditionFramework for the future and how to avoid becoming ill1.5 years15 yearsHealth services

Table 2.

Very goodGoodReasonably goodPoorNo answerHow would you describe your physical health at this moment?1642How would you describe your psychiatric health at this moment?11011

Table 3.

YesNoNo answerDoes your physical health influence your activity level?94In your opinion, are you in need of more help or assistance than you receive now?391Are you happy with your housing conditions?121Do you have someone to talk to and be confident with?13Are you lonely?Almost never 5Sometimes 4Pretty often 4Is there someone who can help you if you are ill or in need of help?112Do you meet relatives and/or friends as often as you like?As often 7Not as often as I would like 6Are you in need of more contacts than you have per day?111Are you in need of assistance with your medication?562Do you need any assistive devices?76What?Physical devices 4Others 2Security alarm 1Are you working?67Were you working before?1111Do you feel comfortable with your financial situation?841When you think of life now, are you satisfied with life in general?8Reasonably 5Are you worried about something in your situation?Yes often 3Yes pretty often 6Almost never 4What is it that worries you?Pain 2The progress of the illness 1Safety and care for family and friends 2Money 2

Table 4.

IndependentWith some helpDependentNo answerCan you use the telephone?10111Can you get to places out of walking distance (on public transport)?76Can you shop for groceries and clothes?832Can you prepare meals for yourself?733Do you do house work?544Do you feed yourself?1111Do you dress yourself?931Can you care for your personal hygiene?931Can you walk?1012Do you need help getting in and out of bed?103Do you need help to shower/bathe?931Do you need help to use the toilet?931Can you reach the toilet in time?94

Table 5.

Time perspectiveDiagnosis (n=13)Age <50 years (n=11)Age >51 years (n =2)New (n=3)Long-standing (n=10)Physical needs1210239Psychological needs98127Social needs1111029