Table 1
Vignette Characteristics.
| Fictional Name | Age | Main Medical Characteristics | Main Social Characteristics | Discharge Location Needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie | 29 years | Intellectual and physical disability | Poverty, caregiver stress | Environment close to her peers |
| Aaron | 33 years | Infection, addictions | Homelessness, no family | Stable home |
| Mandeep | 40 years | Traumatic brain injury | Behavioral issues, caregiver stress | Home that is safe for children and wife |
| Cynthia | 45 years | Stroke, aphasia | Financial strain, dependents | Accessible/adapted home |
| Kate | 55 years | Diabetes, obesity, depression | Bed bugs, hoarding, job loss, children taken away | Accessible/adapted home |
| Grace | 70 years | Multiple Sclerosis | Caregiver stress, caregiver health decline, isolated (rural) | Accessible/adapted home, stay with husband |
| Min Yee | 80 years | Hip fracture, arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension | Sibling disagreement, deferred decision making | Culturally appropriate long-term care |
Table 2
Participant Characteristics.
| Sex n = 24 | Male = 2 Female = 22 |
| Age n = 23 | Mean = 47.78 Median = 51 Std Dev = 12.4 Range = 22 – 64 years |
| Profession n = 21 | Nursing = 5 Social Work = 8 Other1 = 8 |
| Years working as a Health or Social Care Provider n = 23 | Mean = 18.2 years Median = 15 Std Dev = 12.26 Range = 2 – 40 years |
| Sector n = 23 | Community Services2 = 10 Hospital3 = 6 Other4 = 7 |
| Role n = 24 | Director = 5 Educator/Resource Specialist = 5 Program Facilitator/Leader = 4 Care Coordinator and Transitions Support = 5 Direct Service Provider = 5 |
[i] 1 includes occupational and recreational therapy, law, education, and midwifery.
2 includes some combination of housing, daily living and social supports.
3 includes acute care and post-acute/rehabilitation.
4 includes homecare, legal services, mental health and addictions, aboriginal health.
Figure 1
Key Categories Identified by Health and Social Care Providers in the Care of People with Complex Care Needs.