Multi-level meals on wheels insights: a qualitative study
Purpose – Meals on Wheels (MOW) support older people to live in their own homes and communities. The purpose of this paper is to explore MOW experiences from a multi-stakeholder level to inform and better equip this valuable service.
Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative approach was undertaken utilising semi-structured interviews and focus groups with current, former and potential MOW service users and MOW stakeholders.
Findings – Qualitative analysis explored MOW perspectives and experiences, highlighting a lack of MOW information and awareness, the importance of a client-centred approach the multiple roles of MOW and service transition.
Originality/value – This research explores MOW from the perspective of different groups directly involved in this community service, offering unique multi-stakeholder insights to understand and guide the future of this service.
History
Publication
Working With Older PeoplePublisher
Emerald Publishing Ltd.,Other Funding information
The author would like to acknowledge the financial support of the HSE, COPE Galway and the University of Galway in conducting this research. A special of word of thanks to COPE Galway for their valued time and engagement with this research.External identifier
Department or School
- Allied Health
