RESOURCE ALLOCATION, PERSONAL AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES OF PROVIDERS AND BENEFICIARIES OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS. A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
RESOURCE ALLOCATION, PERSONAL AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES OF PROVIDERS AND BENEFICIARIES OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS. A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

Summary/Abstract: This study aims to gain a better understanding of the allocation of resources for social and health services. The research focused on the analysis of the personal and practical experiences of providers and beneficiaries of social and health services for elderly people and people with disabilities. We have developed a qualitative methodology based on a semi-structured interview guide to find out the views of key informants about the integrated health and welfare and well-being field, tackling service innovation and the opportunity for peer-to-peer involvement for the elderly and the disabled. We interviewed key informants from non-governmental organizations and representatives of childcare centers with deficiencies, namely homes for the elderly managed by local authorities and non-governmental organizations, as well as users and beneficiaries of social and health services (N=15). The results highlighted the need to modify the legal framework governing the provision of care services. The analysis of the data collected through interviews shows the willingness and willingness of the beneficiaries to get involved in the care process as peer peers. Future research will add more detailed arguments for this innovation in care: the involvement of former beneficiaries with multidisciplinary team experience as peer workers.

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