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PubMed2006

The patient's vulnerability, dependence and exposed situation in the discharge process: experiences of district nurses, geriatric nurses and social workers.

AIM: The aim of the study was to obtain a deeper understanding of the experiences of the discharge process among different professionals. BACKGROUND: An optimal discharge process for hospitalized elderly to other forms of care is of crucial importance, especially since health and medical policies encourages shorter hospital stays and increased healthcare service in outpatient care. METHODS: Nurses and social workers from inpatient care, outpatient care, municipal care and social services were interviewed. Eight focus-group interviews with a total of 31 persons were conducted. The subsequent analyses followed a phenomenological approach. RESULTS: The findings revealed three themes, Framework, Basic Values and Patient Resources, which influenced the professionals' actions in the discharge process. The overall emerging structure comprised the patient's vulnerability, dependence and exposed situation in the discharge process. CONCLUSION: In conclusion some factors are of special importance for the co-operation and the actions of professionals involved in the discharge process. Firstly, a distinct and common framework, with conscious and organizationally based values. Secondly the need to take the patient resources into consideration. Together these factors could contribute to secure the patients involvement in the discharge process and to design an optimal, safe and good care. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Collaborative approaches among a range of professionals within a variety of organizations are common, especially in the care of the elderly. The role and support of both the organizations and the educational units are decisive factors in this area.

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PubMed1998

Rethinking geriatric nursing.

Geriatric nursing has radically progressed in the past 2 decades, moving from a custodial approach, to one that is anticipatory, evidenced-based, and proactive. This article provides a brief overview on the new thinking that is shaping geriatric nursing practice. Active interventions are discussed within the interdisciplinary mandate.

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PubMed1990

Assessing cost effects of nursing-home-based geriatric nurse practitioners.

Employment of geriatric nurse practitioners (GNPs) is one strategy to improve nursing home care. The effects of GNPs on costs and profitability of nursing homes and on costs of patient medical service use outside the nursing home are examined. Employment of GNPs does not adversely affect nursing home costs or significantly affect profits. There is some evidence of cost savings in medical service use for newly admitted patients but no evidence of savings for continuing residents. GNPs reduce the use of hospital services for both groups, and the reduction is statistically significant for newly admitted patients.

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