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[Clinical assessment in a nursing home]
Tijdschrift Voor Gerontologie En Geriatrie
|June 1, 1987
Summary
Nursing homes can effectively assess geriatric clients with complex health conditions, facilitating continued home care post-discharge. This approach ensures better continuity of care for elderly patients needing specialized medical attention.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Clinical Assessment
- Healthcare Management
Context:
- Nursing homes are often overlooked for comprehensive geriatric clinical assessment.
- Effective assessment requires collaboration between nursing homes, general hospitals, and primary care providers.
- Integrating ambulatory mental health services is crucial for seamless intra- and extramural care continuity.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of conducting clinical assessments for geriatric clients within a nursing home setting.
- To determine if nursing homes can accurately diagnose complex geriatric disorders and inform treatment plans.
- To assess the impact of nursing home-based assessments on patient discharge and long-term home care.
Summary:
- Clinical assessment of geriatric clients in a nursing home setting is feasible and effective.
- The study demonstrated successful diagnosis of complex geriatric disorders within the nursing home.
- Treatment plans were successfully developed based on these diagnoses, allowing many clients to remain at home post-discharge.
Impact:
- Extending clinical assessment to nursing homes can improve care for geriatric clients with complex conditions.
- This model supports successful home discharge and follow-up, even for patients with severe disorders.
- It highlights the potential for nursing homes to play a more significant role in geriatric healthcare delivery.