Humanized and Community-Based Nursing for Geriatric Care: Impact, Clinical Contributions, and Implementation Barriers

Area of Science:

• Geriatric Nursing
• Public Health
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Aging global populations necessitate advanced geriatric care strategies.
• Humanized nursing focuses on empathy and person-centered care.
• Community-based nursing leverages local resources for health support.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the evolution of humanized and community-based nursing models.
• To analyze their clinical contributions to geriatric care.
• To identify barriers to implementing these nursing models.

Main Methods:

• Integrative literature review (2010-2025).
• Searched PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science for peer-reviewed studies on adults aged 60+.
• Thematic synthesis of qualitative and quantitative data, with quality appraisal.

Main Results:

• Both models improve functional independence and psychosocial well-being.
• Community-based care in Taiwan improved ADLs by 15%; US programs reduced depression by 30%.
• Nurse-led interventions reduced readmissions by 22% and increased care access by 85%.

Conclusions:

• Humanized and community-based nursing models show transformative potential for geriatric care.
• Barriers include workforce shortages, funding, fragmented systems, and cultural resistance.
• Task-shifting, inclusive tech, and policy reform are needed for equitable global geriatric care.