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Implementing the single assessment for older people.

Keith V Wilson1, Angie Clegg, Frances Fairclough

  • 1University of Sheffield, UK.

Nursing Times
|November 10, 2005
PubMed
Summary

The National Service Framework for Older People promotes a single assessment process to enhance elder care. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust developed a contact assessment applicable in hospital and community settings to improve services for older adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • The National Service Framework for Older People emphasizes the single assessment process (SAP) for improving elder care services.
  • Effective implementation of SAP is crucial for integrated health and social care for older individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation of a contact assessment model within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
  • To evaluate the adaptability of this assessment process across hospital and community care settings for older people.

Main Methods:

  • A specific contact assessment model was implemented by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
  • The assessment was designed for application in both acute hospital environments and community-based care settings.

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Main Results:

  • The implemented contact assessment functions effectively in both hospital and community settings.
  • This model provides a unified approach to assessing older individuals' needs, regardless of location.

Conclusions:

  • The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's contact assessment model demonstrates feasibility and adaptability.
  • This approach supports the National Service Framework's goals for integrated and improved services for older people.