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M R Rashmi1, Arvind Kasthuri2, Rashmi J Rodrigues2
1Department of Community Medicine, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Summary
A new 44-item checklist was developed to assess hospital senior friendliness. This tool is feasible and easy to administer, aiding in creating better senior care policies.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Healthcare Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Global population aging rapidly, with a projected doubling of individuals over 60 by 2050.
- Increasing prevalence of frailty and morbidity in the elderly population.
- Critical need to evaluate healthcare system preparedness for the unique needs of older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish criteria for identifying a senior-friendly hospital.
- To evaluate the practical application of these senior-friendly hospital criteria.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study conducted in Bangalore, India, with 100 participants from diverse healthcare roles and patient demographics.
- Utilized a modified Delphi technique to develop a 44-item checklist for assessing hospital senior friendliness.
- Assessed checklist feasibility through application in selected hospitals and analyzed data using SPSS.
Main Results:
- Successfully developed a 44-item checklist to evaluate hospital senior friendliness.
- The developed checklist demonstrated feasibility and ease of administration.
- The checklist is a valuable tool for assessing healthcare environments for older adults.
Conclusions:
- The developed checklist offers a practical method for assessing hospital senior friendliness.
- This tool has significant potential for informing the development of senior-friendly hospital guidelines and policies.
- Enhancing hospital environments to be senior-friendly is crucial for improving care for the aging population.
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