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'Floating support': implications for interprofessional working.

Ann Sharples1, Sarah Gibson, Kathleen Galvin

  • 1Institute of Health and Community Studies, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK. asharple@bournemouth.ac.uk

Journal of Interprofessional Care
|December 19, 2002
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This study examined a floating support scheme for vulnerable individuals, finding it flexible and valuable for independent living. However, challenges in interagency collaboration require further discussion to improve support services.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Community Support Services

Background:

  • Vulnerable individuals often require tailored support for independent living.
  • Floating support schemes offer flexible assistance to meet diverse needs.
  • Effective collaboration between health, social care, and voluntary agencies is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a floating support scheme.
  • To explore perspectives of clients, support workers, and agency representatives.
  • To identify facilitators and barriers in interprofessional working.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving focus groups.
  • Data collected from clients, floating support workers, and health, social care, and voluntary agency representatives.

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  • Thematic analysis of qualitative data.

    • Main Results:

    • Floating support is highly valued for its flexibility and responsiveness to individual needs.
    • Clients often have long-term mental health issues and receive multi-professional support.
    • Key themes included the scheme's role as a community resource, interagency links, confidentiality, information sharing, and risk management.
    • Barriers to effective interagency working were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Floating support schemes are vital for enabling independent living among vulnerable populations.
    • Enhanced interagency collaboration is necessary to overcome identified barriers.
    • Further dialogue and collaborative processes are needed to address challenges in integrated support.