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Geriatric assessment--an Australian idea.

J Munro-Ashman1

  • 1Department of Geriatrics, Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania, Australia.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 1, 1989
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Multidisciplinary assessment teams help reduce demand for aged care residential accommodation. This approach also improves client outcomes for elderly individuals seeking nursing home or hostel placements.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health Policy
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Residential care for the elderly faces increasing demand globally and within Australia.
  • Variations exist in residential care provision across different countries and Australian states.
  • Community pressure mounts for greater nursing home and hostel accommodation availability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a specific multidisciplinary assessment team in Tasmania.
  • To determine the team's impact on reducing demand for residential aged care.
  • To assess improvements in client outcomes for individuals referred to the assessment team.

Main Methods:

  • Description of the operations of a multidisciplinary assessment team in southern Tasmania.

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  • Analysis of client referrals to the assessment team.
  • Evaluation of the team's success in managing demand and improving client outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • The assessment team demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the demand for residential care.
    • Positive improvements in client outcomes were observed for referred individuals.
    • The study highlights the value of multidisciplinary assessment in aged care.

    Conclusions:

    • Multidisciplinary assessment is a viable strategy for managing aged care demand.
    • This model of care can lead to better outcomes for elderly individuals.
    • The Tasmanian experience offers insights for national aged care policy.