Older adults in an Integrated Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of Primary Care in Singapore reported better satisfaction of needs and self-management of health

Key Findings​

1. Patients enrolled in the PCMH model of care reported an overall improvement in their fulfilment of needs, which included aspects on control, autonomy, self-awareness and pleasure.

2. A higher percentage of older persons in the PCMH felt that they had improved knowledge, skills and confidence in the management of their health conditions and ability to self-care.

3. Quality of life and self-perceived health remained stable.

SOURCE:
GERI

DOI:
GERI Research Brief 2022-05-001 [PDF, 613 KB]

AUTHOR(S):
Dr Grace Sum