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Implementing health checks for the over-75s.

Kate Lloyd1, Kath Wise, Elaine Wyllie

  • 1Duchess of Kent Hospital, Catterick, North Yorkshire.

Nursing Times
|August 10, 2002
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This study presents a holistic assessment tool for older adults over 75, developed by nurses. It aims to address the complex health needs of this population often excluded from wider health services.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Nursing Practice
  • Primary Health Care

Background:

  • Older adults over 75 frequently present with multiple complex health issues.
  • Medical or surgical interventions may not always be appropriate for this demographic.
  • This population often faces barriers accessing comprehensive health services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a comprehensive holistic assessment tool specifically designed for patients over 75.
  • To address the complex and often unmet needs of the elderly client group.
  • To improve access to wider health services for the over-75 population.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a holistic assessment tool by nurses.
  • Implementation within three general practitioner (GP) practices in North Yorkshire.

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  • Focus on a client group often denied wider health service access.

    • Main Results:

    • A comprehensive holistic assessment tool was successfully developed.
    • The tool was created by nurses, highlighting their role in geriatric care.
    • The project specifically targeted the complex needs of patients over 75.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed holistic assessment tool provides a framework for managing complex geriatric needs.
    • Nursing-led initiatives can effectively address service gaps for older adults.
    • Improved assessment can facilitate better access to appropriate health services for the over-75s.