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    Background:

    • Older people's nursing is often integrated into general nursing roles.
    • The Bournemouth area has a substantial elderly demographic.

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    • To explore the integration of older people's nursing within broader nursing roles.
    • To highlight the importance of intermediate care for an aging population.

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    • Case study of nursing practice in Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.

    Main Results:

    • Older people's nursing is perceived as a component of existing nursing responsibilities.
    • Intermediate care is a key service for the older population.

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    • Older people's nursing is an essential, albeit often unrecognized, aspect of contemporary healthcare.
    • Effective intermediate care services are crucial for supporting the health and well-being of the elderly.