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A proposed model for care of the elderly
1Institute of Social Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
International Nursing Review
|March 1, 1989
Summary
A Danish community transformed elder care through a project emphasizing training, dialogue, and cooperation. These key factors led to a successful and radical change in elderly care services.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Small communities offer a unique setting for comprehensive organizational analysis.
- North Zealand, Denmark, implemented a significant shift in elderly care practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a radical change in elderly care within a small community.
- To identify key factors contributing to the success of this care transformation.
Main Methods:
- Focus on a small community in North Zealand, Denmark.
- Implementation of a project involving training, dialogue, and cooperation.
- Qualitative description of the process by the Project Leader.
Main Results:
- The project successfully achieved a radical change in elderly care.
- Training, dialogue, and cooperation were identified as crucial elements for success.
Conclusions:
- A collaborative approach involving training and open dialogue is effective for improving elderly care.
- Small-scale settings facilitate comprehensive evaluation of organizational changes in healthcare.