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Regular planned respite admissions to a geriatric unit.

M S O'Mahony1, C M Hyland, C Twomey

  • 1Department of Geriatric Medicine, Cork Regional Hospital.

Irish Medical Journal
|September 1, 1990
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Planned respite admissions for dependent elderly at home are effective. This geriatric care program efficiently uses hospital beds without increasing morbidity, offering an alternative to long-term institutionalization.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dependent elderly require specialized care, often straining family resources.
  • Geriatric units can provide essential support through planned interventions.
  • Respite care aims to alleviate caregiver burden and prevent premature institutionalization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a planned respite admission program for dependent elderly.
  • To assess bed utilization, patient characteristics, and outcomes of the respite program.
  • To determine the impact of respite care on hospital morbidity.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of a geriatric respite admission program established in 1984.
  • Examination of patient selection, bed occupancy rates, and patient outcomes over four years.

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  • Comparison of morbidity during respite stays versus home care.

    • Main Results:

    • The program served 24 patients, with 1987 bed utilization efficiency at 14 patients/mean 4.33 beds/month.
    • Median patient age was 77 years, with 46% over 80; median of five medical problems per patient.
    • Nine patients continued on the program, eight were discharged, and seven died; no significant difference in morbidity between hospital and home stays.

    Conclusions:

    • Planned respite admissions are an effective geriatric care strategy for dependent elderly.
    • The program demonstrated efficient hospital bed utilization without associated morbidity.
    • Respite care can serve as a viable alternative to long-term institutional care for select elderly populations.