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Enhanced activation and restorative care.

Heather Crawford1, Sherry Anderson, Robin TeKamp

  • 1Brockville General Hospital, Brockville, Ontario, Canada. crahe@bgh-on.ca

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|May 25, 2012
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Hospitalized older adults experience rapid deconditioning. The Enhanced Activation Program was developed to address service gaps for frail seniors, ensuring appropriate care during hospitalization and supporting aging in place.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Healthcare Policy
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The Canadian population is aging, increasing the need for specialized hospital care for elderly patients.
  • Elderly patients, despite being generally healthier, are susceptible to rapid deconditioning upon acute care admission.
  • Current healthcare systems often do not adequately address the unique needs of older adults, similar to how children's needs are recognized as distinct.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address identified service gaps for frail elderly individuals within the context of the aging at home strategy.
  • To develop and implement the Enhanced Activation Program to improve care for hospitalized seniors.
  • To ensure elderly patients receive appropriate care in the right setting and at the right time.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptualization of the Enhanced Activation Program through consultations with community partners.
  • Discussion of the aging at home strategy to identify needs.
  • Identification of service gaps specific to the frail elderly population.

Main Results:

  • The Enhanced Activation Program was developed in response to identified needs.
  • The program aims to mitigate deconditioning in hospitalized elderly patients.
  • Focus on providing the right care in the right place at the right time for seniors.

Conclusions:

  • The Enhanced Activation Program is a targeted intervention for frail elderly patients.
  • Addressing deconditioning is crucial for effective geriatric care in acute settings.
  • The program supports the broader goal of enabling seniors to age at home successfully.