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Geospatial analysis and distribution patterns of home nursing care in a metropolitan area - a large-scale analysis.
Journal of Nursing Management 2017 January
AIMS: This study focuses on home nursing care distribution in an urban setting in Germany.
BACKGROUND: A shortage of nursing care workforce is present in Germany.
METHODS: A geospatial analysis was performed to examine distribution patterns at the district level in Frankfurt, Germany (n = 46 districts) and factors were analysed influencing the location choice of home nursing care providers (n = 151). Furthermore, within the analysis we focused on the population aged over 65 years to model the demand for nursing care.
RESULTS: The analysis revealed a tendency of home nursing care providers to be located near the city centre (centripetal distribution pattern). However, the demand for care showed more inconsistent patterns. Still, a centripetal distribution pattern of demand could be stated. Compared with the control groups (e.g. acute hospitals and pharmacies) similar geographical distribution patterns were present. However, the location of home nursing care providers was less influenced by demand compared with the control groups.
CONCLUSION: The supply of nursing care was unevenly distributed in this metropolitan setting, but still matched the demand for nursing care.
IMPLICATION FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: Due to the rapidly changing health care environments policy, regulations must be (re-)evaluated critically to improve the management and delivery of nursing care provision.
BACKGROUND: A shortage of nursing care workforce is present in Germany.
METHODS: A geospatial analysis was performed to examine distribution patterns at the district level in Frankfurt, Germany (n = 46 districts) and factors were analysed influencing the location choice of home nursing care providers (n = 151). Furthermore, within the analysis we focused on the population aged over 65 years to model the demand for nursing care.
RESULTS: The analysis revealed a tendency of home nursing care providers to be located near the city centre (centripetal distribution pattern). However, the demand for care showed more inconsistent patterns. Still, a centripetal distribution pattern of demand could be stated. Compared with the control groups (e.g. acute hospitals and pharmacies) similar geographical distribution patterns were present. However, the location of home nursing care providers was less influenced by demand compared with the control groups.
CONCLUSION: The supply of nursing care was unevenly distributed in this metropolitan setting, but still matched the demand for nursing care.
IMPLICATION FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: Due to the rapidly changing health care environments policy, regulations must be (re-)evaluated critically to improve the management and delivery of nursing care provision.
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