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Do we need community geriatrics?

S O'Hanlon1, R Liston

  • 1Kerry General Hospital, Tralee, Co Kerry. sohanlon@gmail.com

Irish Medical Journal
|January 30, 2010
PubMed
Summary
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The study surveyed Irish healthcare professionals on community geriatrics. Most agreed on the need for community geriatricians and integration with hospital care, anticipating benefits for general practitioner services.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Community geriatrics is an established field in the UK.
  • There is a lack of clarity regarding the planning and implementation of community geriatrics in Ireland.
  • This study addresses the need for understanding professional opinions on community geriatric services in Ireland.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey Irish consultants, specialist registrars (SpRs), and general practitioners (GPs) on their views regarding community geriatrics.
  • To assess the perceived need for community geriatricians and their integration with hospital medicine.
  • To evaluate the potential impact of community geriatrics on general practitioner services.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey was conducted among geriatric medicine consultants, specialist registrars, and general practitioners in Ireland.
  • Data was collected on current practices, perceived need, and desired integration of community geriatric services.
  • Response rates and specific opinions were analyzed to understand professional perspectives.

Main Results:

  • A majority of consultants and GPs reported existing community-based practice elements (e.g., nursing home visits).
  • 69% of respondents agreed on the necessity of community geriatricians and integration with hospital medicine.
  • 92% believed community geriatrics would benefit GP services, though some concerns about work overlap were noted.
  • 52% of SpRs in training expressed interest in future practice within community geriatrics.

Conclusions:

  • There is a consensus among Irish healthcare professionals on the need for community geriatricians and their integration with hospital services.
  • Community geriatrics is expected to positively impact general practitioner services in Ireland.
  • Further planning and integration strategies are required to effectively implement community geriatric services nationwide.