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The Frail Elderly Community-Based Case Management Project.

Cheryl Duke1

  • 1Patient Care Services Administration, Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.

Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|April 13, 2005
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Geriatric case management using telehealth improved quality of life for frail elderly individuals in North Carolina. This community-based model proved cost-effective for healthcare providers serving the aging population.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Health Services Research
  • Telehealth

Background:

  • The aging population is rapidly increasing, presenting challenges for healthcare systems.
  • Developing innovative care models for the elderly is crucial.
  • Frail elderly individuals require specialized, coordinated care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a community-based geriatric case management model.
  • To assess the effectiveness of integrating telehealth with in-person care.
  • To determine the cost-effectiveness and impact on quality of life for elderly enrollees.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented a community-based geriatric case management program.
  • Served frail elderly individuals in homes and assisted living facilities.

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  • Combined traditional in-person care with telehealth services.

    • Main Results:

    • The implemented model demonstrated successful outcomes.
    • The program was found to be cost-effective.
    • Enrollees experienced an improved quality of life.

    Conclusions:

    • Community-based geriatric case management with telehealth is a viable model.
    • This approach addresses the needs of a growing elderly population.
    • The model offers a cost-effective solution for enhancing elderly care quality.