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The changing face of long-term care

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  • 1Department of Veterans Affairs, Burlington Outreach Clinic, Vermont 05401.

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Long-term care (LTC) has evolved beyond nursing homes, influenced by the independent-living movement. Understanding changing demographics and practice scopes is crucial for future nursing research and education.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Science

Background:

  • Long-term care (LTC) is expanding beyond traditional nursing home settings.
  • The independent-living movement is reshaping elder care delivery.
  • Demographic shifts necessitate a re-evaluation of LTC services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the demographics of long-term care in the 1990s.
  • To analyze the impact of the independent-living movement on nursing practice.
  • To identify gaps in current understanding and future expectations for LTC nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Demographic analysis of the 1990s long-term care population.
  • Review of literature on the independent-living movement's influence.
  • Exploration of nursing research, education, and practice trends.

Main Results:

  • Long-term care now encompasses diverse living arrangements.
  • The independent-living movement significantly alters nursing scope of practice.
  • Existing knowledge and training require adaptation to new LTC models.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing practice must adapt to the evolving landscape of long-term care.
  • Future research and education should address the complexities of diverse LTC settings.
  • Proactive strategies are needed to meet the future demands of long-term care.

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