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Unassigned Geriatric Evaluation and Management program: preventing sub-acute hospital admissions
Summary
The Unassigned Geriatric Evaluation and Management (UGEM) program effectively prevents hospital admissions for seniors needing care. Clients and their families reported high satisfaction with this valuable community-based service.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Health Services Research
- Community Care
Background:
- Hospital admissions for geriatric patients can be reduced through alternative care models.
- Community-based case management offers a potential solution for preventing unnecessary hospitalizations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness and client satisfaction of the Unassigned Geriatric Evaluation and Management (UGEM) program.
- To determine if UGEM services can successfully substitute for inpatient care and prevent hospital admissions.
Main Methods:
- Data collection on 36 clients receiving UGEM services.
- Follow-up telephone satisfaction interviews with 26 clients/carers.
Main Results:
- The UGEM program is a flexible, valuable, and effective service.
- Most clients were maintained at home, avoiding hospitalisation during crisis.
- Clients and carers reported very high satisfaction levels with the UGEM program.
Conclusions:
- The UGEM program successfully prevents hospital admissions for many geriatric clients.
- High client and carer satisfaction underscores the program's value.
- Continued funding is essential to sustain reduced hospital admissions and associated cost savings.