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Challenges, Benefits And Weaknesses Of Intermediate Care: Results From Five Uk Case Study Sites, Emma Regan, Graham Martin, Jon Glasby, Graham Hewitt, Susan Nancarrow, Hilda Parker

Susan Nancarrow

The authors explore the views of practitioners and managers on the implementation of intermediate care for elderly people across England, including their perceptions of the challenges involved in its implementation, and their assessment of the main benefits and weaknesses of provision. Qualitative data were collected in five case study sites (English primary care trusts) via semistructured interviews (n = 61) and focus group discussions (n = 21) during 2003 to 2004. Interviewees included senior managers, intermediate care service managers, clinicians and health and social care staff involved in the delivery of intermediate care. The data were analysed thematically …