scholarly journals The Development and Refinement of a Regional Model for Medicines Optimisation in Older People in the Intermediate Care Setting

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Ruth Miller ◽  
Carmel Darcy ◽  
Nuala McGeough ◽  
Anne Friel ◽  
Helen Graham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Regional Model ◽  
Intermediate Care ◽  
Medicines Optimisation

Alternatives to acute hospital care

2001 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Gentles ◽  
J Potter
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Acute Hospital ◽  
Intermediate Care ◽  
National Service ◽  
Acute Hospital Care ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
National Service Framework ◽  
Hospital Beds ◽  
Service Framework

The National Bed Inquiry indicated that up to 20% of older people might be inappropriately occupying acute hospital beds and could be discharged if alternative services were available. The report proposed the concept of ‘Intermediate Care’ as a scenario that might contribute to resolving issues around the use of acute hospital beds. The Department of Health (DoH) Circular to Health Authorities and Local Councils with regard to Intermediate Care and the publication of the National Service Framework for Older People have brought intermediate care into mainstream health policy.

Older people's satisfaction with intermediate care: a systematic review

2007 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Wilson ◽  
Suzanne Richards ◽  
Janette Camosso-Stefinovic
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older People ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Hospital Care ◽  
Patient Choice ◽  
Intermediate Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
The Relationship

Although intermediate care takes a variety of different forms and has developed somewhat differently in different countries, we believe that intermediate-care schemes have enough in common to make it meaningful to examine the relationship between this method of care and the views of older patients receiving either it or its alternatives. This is particularly important as one of the underlying principles of intermediate care is to extend patient choice; furthermore, most intermediate-care services target older people. In this review we examine evidence about whether older people prefer intermediate or hospital care, and what they like and dislike about intermediate care.

Being back home after intermediate care: the experience of older people

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 422-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bente Martinsen ◽  
Ingegerd Harder ◽  
Annelise Norlyk
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Intermediate Care

An innovative approach to targeting pain in older people in the acute care setting

2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Phelan ◽  
Isabel Higgins ◽  
Peter Summons ◽  
Jeanene Douglas ◽  
Pauline M Dobson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
Acute Care Setting

A Comparison between Independently Living Elderly Individuals and Residents in 25 German Nursing Homes Following the Group-Living Principle

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon A ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Older People ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Group Living ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly Individuals

Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyses the subjective Quality of Life (QoL) perceived by older people in German nursing homes following the group-living principle. Methods: The Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), a health-related QoL measuring instrument, was employed in 25 nursing homes (n=404 participants). A comparison with a national German representative subsample of independently living elderly individuals (age group over 75) was conducted. Psychometric properties and appropriateness were analyzed. Results: Our findings indicate an acceptable perception of residents’ QoL. The mean NHP scale scores show that except for the NHP subscale physical ability, the perceived QoL of residents in group-living nursing homes reached nearly the same level as that of independently living elderly individuals (national German reference values, age group over 75 years). QoL-related results on life satisfaction and feeling of happiness confirm the NHP findings. The protocol from a preliminary pilot study could be replicated according to good scientific practice. Conclusions and Implications: The report presents the first major investigation in the field of subjective quality of life in group-living nursing homes. The study focused on people over 75 years of age with age-specific reduced physical and mental abilities. The NHP should also be considered a reliable, valid and appropriate instrument for older people. Due to the lack of research on residents’ perspectives, further studies should establish age-specific and care setting specific reference data for nursing home residents. In particular, more research is needed to answer the question of which care setting best meets people’s essential needs in older age.

Medicines optimisation in older people: Taking age and sex into account

Maturitas ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 114-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Lucas ◽  
Julie Byles ◽  
Jennifer H. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Medicines Optimisation ◽  
Age And Sex

Involving older people in intermediate care

2004 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
JoyAnn Andrews ◽  
Jill Manthorpe ◽  
Roger Watson
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Intermediate Care
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