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Joint working. It's a stitch-up.

D Powell1, E Peile

  • 1Aylesbury Vale Healthcare Trust.

The Health Service Journal
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
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A new home support initiative for older adults reduced hospital admissions and shortened hospital stays. This successful joint-working scheme is now expanding to more primary care groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric care
  • Healthcare management
  • Public health initiatives

Background:

  • Older adults are at high risk for hospital admission.
  • Effective home support can prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.
  • Integrated care models are crucial for geriatric patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a joint-working scheme focused on enhanced home support for older individuals.
  • To assess the impact of the initiative on hospital admission rates and length of stay.
  • To determine the feasibility of expanding the program.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a joint-working scheme involving GP practices, a health authority, community trust, and social services.
  • Appointment of a dedicated nurse co-ordinator and six support workers.

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  • Provision of a 24-hour home support service.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant reduction in emergency hospital admissions for older adults.
    • Noticeable decrease in the length of hospital stays for the target population.
    • Positive outcomes leading to program expansion.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrated home support services are effective in reducing hospitalizations among older adults.
    • Joint-working schemes between healthcare and social services improve patient outcomes.
    • The successful model is being scaled up through primary care groups.