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Caring for older people through the National Service Framework
1Nightingale House, and South Bank University, London.
Professional Nurse (London, England)
|September 20, 2002
Summary
The National Service Framework (NSF) for older people provides eight key standards for care. This paper examines the NSF
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health Policy
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- The National Service Framework (NSF) for older people is a significant government initiative impacting a large population.
- The framework encompasses eight comprehensive standards for the care of elderly individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the key aspects of the eight standards within the NSF for older people.
- To discuss the implications of these standards for nursing practice across various healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of the NSF's eight standards.
- Analysis of the impact on nursing roles and responsibilities.
Main Results:
- The NSF outlines critical care standards for older adults.
- Nursing practice requires adaptation to meet NSF requirements in hospitals, residential care, and community settings.
Conclusions:
- The NSF is a pivotal framework for older people's care.
- Nurses play a crucial role in implementing NSF standards to improve care quality for the elderly.