Table 1 Overview of context
Case | Municipality population (approximate N of inhabitants) | Organization | Approximate number of employees | Approximate number of patients | Managerial levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Home care A | 15–20,000 District, medium-sized municipality. | • Delivers home care services • Practical assistance • Responsible for a community based activity center | < 100 Registered nurses Healthcare workers Assistants | 280 | 2 |
Home care B | 5000–10,000 Rural municipality, border to big municipality. Future merging with neighbor municipality. | • Delivers home care services • Practical assistance | < 100 Registered nurses Healthcare workers Assistants | 100 | 2 |
Nursing home A | 130–135,000 Large city, municipality. | Seven departments: • 1 short-term department • 1 drug care department (residence for patients with substance abuse) • 3 dementia departments • 2 long-term departments | 200–300 Registered nurses Healthcare workers Assistants | 130 | 2 |
Nursing home B | 70–75,000 City, large municipality in area. Merger with another municipality planned. | One department divided into three groups: • 1 dementia group • 2 long-term groups | < 100 Registered nurses Healthcare workers Assistants | 30 | 2 |