Outcomes
HRQoL was determined by the Short Form-36 questionnaire (SF-36) (Quality Metric, Inc., Lincoln, USA) at study
entry (baseline) and 6 months (follow-up). Assessments
were undertaken by experienced researchers blinded to
group allocation. Support plans were analysed to determine
tasks implemented by support workers.
The number of client reviews undertaken by homecare
coordinators was ascertained. The results of the review
were provided to the assessment agency with recommendation for either discharge, increase in hours or maintenance of current service levels. If services were to continue,
additional goals were agreed with the client. There was no
identified process for reviewing the services required by the
participant in the control group due to the service specifi-
cations for traditional homecare models.