According to the researchers, consumers with low care continuity were 14 to 15 percent less likely to improve their ADLs than consumers who have a high continuity of care.
"In cases where a patient sees a different aide from the one who normally visits, the new aide must acquaint themselves with the patient's routine, tastes, and preferences," the authors write.
"Rapid turnover and inconsistent personnel diminish the level of rapport and trust between the patient and aide, introducing significant obstacles to delivering optimal care," they add.