Application to identify instances of receiving current, recommended or planned general care package. This is a generic term relating to any social care intervention. This could be a specific type of social care (e.g. Meals on wheels, regular home care) or general mention of a package. ‘Status’ states whether patient currently has a care package, will get one in the future or that there is potential to receive it. ‘Subject’ states who the receiver of the care package is.
Development approach: Rule-Based.
Classification of past or present symptom: Both.
Classes produced: Positive
The output includes-
Positive mentions:
‘carer came twice that day as per the care package’,
‘should receive a package of care from next week’,
‘we have recommended the care package to be increased’.
Exclude Negative mentions:
‘refused the care package’,
‘tried to discuss having a package of care after discharge, but refused to converse’.
Anything with suggested uncertainty of recommendation should be classed as negative.
Exclude ‘Unknown’ mentions:
vague mentions that do not suggest that a care package is actually recommended.
Status definition
Current- is currently receiving a care package (present tense mentions).
Potential- recommended or discussions relating to possible care package. No exact plan to have it in the future but future discussions to take place.
Future- planned or arranged meals care package.
See website for subject definition and search terms.
