Contextcaregiving
Contextcaregiving is a structured approach to providing care that emphasizes the physical, social, cultural, and economic environments surrounding an individual. Rather than focusing only on medical needs or tasks, contextcaregiving considers how housing, family dynamics, community resources, cultural practices, and policy conditions affect health, functioning, and quality of life.
Principles include holistic assessment of environment and social determinants, person- and family-centered planning, cultural competence, coordination
Applications span eldercare, disability services, chronic disease management, mental health, pediatric care, and transitional care after
The concept builds on ecological models of health, social determinants frameworks, and person-centered care traditions. Ongoing