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Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
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[Coordination in hospital-based home care].
Soins. Gerontologie
|June 10, 2014
Summary
Hospital at home care utilizes multidisciplinary teams for 24/7 support of elderly patients with complex medical, mental, and social needs. This approach addresses functional incapacities within the home environment.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Healthcare Delivery Models
- Home-Based Care
Context:
- Elderly patients increasingly require complex care, encompassing medical, mental, and social dimensions.
- Functional incapacities are common secondary conditions in this demographic.
- The demand for continuous, 24/7 healthcare services is rising.
Purpose:
- To describe the model of hospital at home care.
- To highlight the multidisciplinary team approach.
- To address the complex needs of elderly patients in a home setting.
Summary:
- Hospital at home care employs multidisciplinary teams to deliver round-the-clock services.
- Care is provided in the patient's residence, accommodating complex medical, mental, and social requirements.
- The model is designed to manage patients with secondary functional incapacities.
Impact:
- Potential for improved patient outcomes and quality of life for elderly individuals.
- Reduces burden on traditional hospital infrastructure.
- Facilitates integrated care management for complex patient populations.
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