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Interdisciplinary care. Effect in acute hospital setting

A E Carty, S S Day

    Journal of Gerontological Nursing
    |March 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new Senior Care Unit, led by nurses within an interdisciplinary team, improved holistic care for hospitalized elderly patients. This model enhanced collaboration and expertise without increasing hospital stays or costs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Healthcare Management
    • Nursing Leadership

    Background:

    • Hospitalized elderly patients have complex needs requiring specialized care approaches.
    • Traditional care models may not fully address the holistic requirements of geriatric patients.
    • The need for improved interdisciplinary collaboration in elder care settings is recognized.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a Senior Care Unit model for hospitalized elderly patients.
    • To assess the impact of nurse-led interdisciplinary teams on geriatric patient care.
    • To determine if this model affects length of stay and hospital costs.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a Senior Care Unit staffed by an interdisciplinary team.
    • Nurses took leadership roles within the collaborative team structure.
    • Team members included medical, social work, dietary, physical therapy, and pharmacy representatives.

    Main Results:

    • The interdisciplinary team approach resulted in a more complete, holistic plan of care.
    • Collaboration enhanced mutual understanding of team members' expertise.
    • The model proved feasible within an existing hospital staff structure.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse-coordinated, interdisciplinary geriatric teams can be successfully integrated into hospitals.
    • This model enhances the quality of care for elderly patients.
    • The implementation did not lead to increased length of stay or hospital costs.

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