Perspective from health professionals on delivery of sub-acute care in Hong Kong: A qualitative study in a health system

The perception and understanding of health professionals of the role of sub-acute care in the health system will have an impact on the potential effectiveness in preventing unnecessary hospitalization. This study aims to explore the perceived role and quality of sub-acute care services in the context of Hong Kong from the perspective of health service providers and to identify barriers to effectiveness.

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Year of publication:	2011
Authors:	Wong, Eliza L.Y. ; Yam, Carrie H.K. ; Chan, Frank W.K. ; Cheung, Annie W.L. ; Wong, Fiona Y.Y. ; Griffiths, S. ; Yeoh, E.K.
Published in:	Health Policy. - Elsevier, ISSN 0168-8510. - Vol. 100.2011, 2, p. 211-218
Publisher:	Elsevier
Subject:	Sub-acute care \| Communication barrier \| Health professionals \| Healthcare system

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Type of publication:	Article
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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