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Placement decisions in the elderly.

M J Koren, I Rossman

    American Family Physician
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Making placement decisions for seniors requires assessing social, mental, physical, and functional needs. Family physicians lead diverse teams to create plans for optimal elderly functioning and satisfaction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatrics
    • Healthcare Management
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • Elderly placement decisions require comprehensive assessment of multiple parameters.
    • Matching individual needs with community resources presents significant complexity.
    • Family physicians often coordinate multidisciplinary teams in this process.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the key considerations in elderly placement decisions.
    • To highlight the role of the family physician in coordinating care.
    • To emphasize the importance of family involvement in care planning.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of social, mental, physical, and functional assessment parameters.
    • Analysis of the process of matching patient needs with community resources.
    • Description of the family physician's leadership role in team coordination.
    • Emphasis on interaction with the family for plan construction.

    Main Results:

    • Placement decisions necessitate a holistic evaluation of elderly individuals.
    • Effective resource matching is crucial but challenging.
    • Physician leadership and team collaboration are vital.
    • Family engagement is essential for successful care plans.

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive assessment is fundamental for appropriate elderly placement.
    • Coordinated care led by family physicians optimizes patient outcomes.
    • Family-centered planning ensures functional and satisfying outcomes for seniors.

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