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Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
Published on: September 30, 2020
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[A geriatrics unit with a 24 hour visiting policy]
Adèle de Malherbe1, Sophie Moulias1, Tristan Cudennec1
1Service de médecine gériatrique, Hupifo, site Ambroise-Paré (AP-HP), 9, avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, 92104 Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
Soins. Gerontologie
|September 15, 2015
Summary
Extended hospital visiting hours increase the importance of family and friends in patient care. This study explores their role and involvement in a 24/7 acute geriatrics unit.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Nursing Science
- Sociology of Health
Context:
- Hospitals are increasingly extending visiting hours.
- Family and friends play a significant role in patient well-being.
- Acute geriatric units operate 24/7, requiring continuous care and support.
Purpose:
- To examine the evolving place and role of patients' families and friends.
- To understand the extent of their involvement in the care process within an acute geriatrics unit.
- To inform nursing practices regarding family-centered care in geriatrics.
Summary:
- The nursing team of a 24/7 acute geriatrics unit investigated the presence and function of patients' families and friends.
- The study focused on how these social connections are integrated into the daily care routines.
- Findings highlight the significant contribution of informal caregivers to patient support and recovery.
Impact:
- Provides insights into optimizing family involvement in geriatric care settings.
- Can inform hospital policies on visiting hours and family support services.
- Enhances understanding of the patient-family dyad in acute geriatric care, improving holistic patient outcomes.
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