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An international definition for "nursing home"
Angela M Sanford1, Martin Orrell2, Debbie Tolson3
1Division of Geriatric Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
|February 24, 2015
Summary
The term "nursing home" lacks a clear international definition, leading to varied understandings of care. A survey was developed to establish a global consensus on what constitutes a nursing home and its services.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- The term "nursing home" is inconsistently defined across international research and practice.
- Variations exist in country-specific definitions and the scope of assistance provided within nursing homes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the ambiguity surrounding the definition of "nursing home" in global literature.
- To facilitate an international consensus on the definition and scope of nursing home care.
Main Methods:
- Development of a survey instrument by the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics and the AMDA foundation.
- The survey aims to gather data for establishing a unified international definition.
Main Results:
- The survey is designed to identify commonalities and discrepancies in current nursing home definitions.
- Results are anticipated to inform a standardized international understanding.
Conclusions:
- Establishing a clear, international definition of "nursing home" is crucial for consistent research and care standards.
- The developed survey represents a key step towards achieving global consensus in geriatric care terminology.
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