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Comprehensive health care for the elderly.

A A Fisk

    JAMA
    |January 14, 1983
    PubMed
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    Fragmented healthcare for seniors in the US inspired a comprehensive, multidisciplinary model program for Milwaukee

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatrics
    • Public Health
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • US healthcare for the elderly is fragmented and lacks comprehensiveness.
    • Existing model programs are limited and not always applicable to urban populations.
    • Growing elderly population necessitates improved geriatric care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and implement a model healthcare program for the elderly in Milwaukee.
    • To provide a continuum of comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.
    • To address the needs of frail elderly individuals requiring integrated services.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed an integrated continuum of care including acute care, nursing home, outpatient, home care, outreach clinics, day hospital, and psychiatric units.
    • Focused on a multidisciplinary approach involving multiple professionals.
    • Emphasized alternatives to institutionalization for frail elderly patients.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully integrated various healthcare services into a single continuum.
    • The program caters to frail elderly with significant physical, mental, and social impairments.
    • Maximized patient independence through coordinated professional services.

    Conclusions:

    • The model program offers a comprehensive, integrated approach to geriatric care.
    • It effectively serves the complex needs of the frail elderly population.
    • Geriatric education and research are integral components of the model.

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