March 2, 2022
Americas
Engaging and empowering people and communities, Strengthening governance and accountability, Reorienting the model of care, Coordinating services within and across sectors, Creating an enabling environment
Community Volunteers and Primary Care Providers Supporting Older Adults in System Navigation: A Mixed Methods Study
Primary care providers and community volunteers have important roles in supporting patient system navigation and utilization of community-based health and social services (CBHSS). This study aimed to explore the experiences and impacts of system navigation in a complex intervention supporting older adults. Primary care teams’ practice of system navigation was impacted by programme participation, including through learning about local CBHSS.