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Geriatric medicine in Grahamstown.

P D Meiring, G D White, C Jameson

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |February 7, 1987
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    Improved geriatric care for the aged is needed, expanding beyond hospitals to community support. The study highlights an urgent necessity for enhanced care for elderly black individuals in Grahamstown.

    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Public Health Policy

    Background:

    • Settlers' Hospital in Grahamstown recognized a need for improved care for the aged.
    • An invitation was extended to the University of Cape Town's Geriatric Unit for a consultative visit in March 1984.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the current state of geriatric care at Settlers' Hospital.
    • To explore the expansion of hospital-based geriatric medicine into comprehensive community care for the elderly.
    • To identify urgent needs for geriatric care in Grahamstown, particularly for the black elderly population.

    Main Methods:

    • Data collection on 50 acutely ill and 31 long-stay elderly black patients at Settlers' Hospital.
    • Analysis of findings in the context of national geriatric care models and committee recommendations.

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    Main Results:

    • The visit indicated a significant need to transition from hospital-centric care to a broader community-based model.
    • Specific data were gathered on the health status and care needs of elderly black patients.
    • The findings underscored the critical requirement for improved community-level care for this demographic in Grahamstown.

    Conclusions:

    • There is an urgent necessity to prioritize and provide better community-based care for aged black individuals in Grahamstown.
    • A national model for geriatric care delivery should integrate hospital and community services effectively.
    • The study advocates for a shift towards holistic, community-integrated geriatric healthcare.