ArticleAustralasian journal on ageing2020
Decision-making in home care package spending.
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- Navigating Home Care Packages: A Content and Usability Analysis of Consumer-Facing Information on Aged Care Provider Websites.Australasian journal on ageing · 2026Article
- Care by Name, Not by Nature: Experiences of Older Adults Accessing a Home Care Package Including Food and Nutrition Services-An Exploratory Qualitative Study.Australasian journal on ageing · 2026Article
- Decision-making in home care package spending.Australasian journal on ageing · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo understand the motivations and drivers of spending decisions made by home care package recipients, in the context of high levels of unspent funds.
methodsQualitative study using 30 semi-structured interviews with 38 home care package clients and/or client representatives in rural and urban Victoria conducted between December 2018 and March 2019. Interview transcripts were analysed to determine themes.
resultsSpending decisions were influenced by assessment and entry experiences, knowledge and understanding of package funds, availability and acceptability of services, and attitudes to spending.
conclusionClients need confidence in their individual funds and their use in order to maximise the potential benefits. Clear, consistent communication at all stages, and additional supports to build consumer capability, will enable clients to better understand packages and their application. This in turn will optimise the capacity of home care package recipients to maximise their health and well-being.
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