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Last 1000 days: valuing patients' time.

Sam Foster1

  • 1Chief Nurse, Oxford University Hospitals.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|March 9, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Hospital stays may not be the safest option for older patients. Prioritizing their time and well-being outside the hospital is crucial for optimal care outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric care
  • Patient safety
  • Healthcare management

Background:

  • Older patients often experience prolonged hospital stays.
  • Hospital environments may pose risks to elderly individuals.
  • The value of time for older adults is increasingly recognized in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of hospital beds for older patients.
  • To explore alternative care settings that better suit the needs of the elderly.
  • To advocate for patient-centered care that respects the time and autonomy of older individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of patient experiences.
  • Review of current hospital protocols for geriatric care.
  • Discussion of time-value principles in healthcare.

Main Results:

  • Hospitalization may not always be the safest or most beneficial environment for older patients.
  • Alternative care models could improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.
  • The concept of 'time poverty' is relevant to geriatric care.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare systems should reconsider the default use of hospital beds for all older patients.
  • A shift towards community-based or home-care models may be more appropriate for certain elderly individuals.
  • Optimizing care for older adults requires a holistic approach that values their time and minimizes unnecessary institutionalization.

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