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Transitional care: filling the gap for older patients.

F MacLeod1, D Head

  • 1Mississauga Hospital, Ontario.

Leadership in Health Services = Leadership Dans Les Services De Sante
|October 5, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Transitional care programs help frail elders regain function after acute illness, preventing prolonged hospital stays. This approach improves patient independence and hospital bed management.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Health Services Research
  • Continuum of Care

Background:

  • Frail older adults often remain hospitalized post-acute illness due to functional deficits.
  • Acute care settings may lack resources for comprehensive geriatric care.
  • A gap exists in post-acute care for frail elders needing functional recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a transitional care program for frail elders.
  • To assess the program's impact on functional levels.
  • To determine the effect on hospital bed utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a transitional care program at Mississauga Hospital.
  • Focus on improving functional status in frail elderly patients.
  • Monitoring of patient discharge readiness and bed occupancy.

Main Results:

  • The transitional care program enhanced the functional capacity of frail elders.
  • Improved functional levels facilitated earlier discharge from hospital.
  • The program contributed to more efficient hospital bed utilization.

Conclusions:

  • Transitional care is effective in managing frail elders post-acute illness.
  • This model of care bridges the gap between acute and home care.
  • Implementing such programs optimizes healthcare resource allocation.

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