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An overview of behaviour difficulties found in long-term elderly care settings
G A Jackson1, G J Templeton, J Whyte
1Leverndale Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland.
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
|July 9, 1999
Summary
Behavioral difficulties are prevalent in long-term care facilities, with nursing homes and NHS wards showing similar rates. Residential facilities experience fewer issues, highlighting a need for specialist psychiatric support in nursing homes.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychiatry
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Behavioral difficulties are a significant concern in long-term care settings, impacting patient well-being and staff workload.
- Understanding the prevalence and nature of these behaviors across different care environments is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the nature and prevalence of behavioral difficulties in various long-term care facilities.
- To compare behavioral issues across nursing homes, residential homes, and NHS long-stay wards.
- To assess the need for specialist psychiatric care in these settings.
Main Methods:
- Nurses and carers utilized two standardized rating scales.
- Data was collected from randomly selected long-term care settings.
- Study subjects included elderly long-stay patients.
Main Results:
- Nursing homes and NHS long-stay wards exhibited similar rates of behavioral difficulties.
- Nursing homes reported a higher frequency of behavioral manifestations compared to NHS wards.
- Residential facilities demonstrated a lower prevalence of behavioral difficulties.
Conclusions:
- Nursing homes have less access to formal psychiatric interventions than NHS settings.
- Behavioral difficulties increase the workload for general practitioners and lead to more hospital referrals.
- Prospective research is needed on the causes, effects, and treatments of behavioral issues in nursing homes, with potential benefits from specialist input.
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