Models of Care for Frail Older Adults.
- Author:
Mary ERSEK
1
;
Eeeseung BYUN
Author Information
1. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. ersekm@nursing.upenn.edu
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Palliative care;
Organizational models;
Geriatrics
- MeSH:
Aged;
Aging;
Delivery of Health Care;
Frail Elderly;
Geriatrics;
Hospices;
Humans;
Korea;
Models, Organizational;
Palliative Care;
Social Work
- From:Korean Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
2011;14(2):71-80
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The growth of the aging population in Korea will challenge health and social services. As Korean society changes, the U.S. models of end-of-life care and geriatric care for frail older adults may have increasing relevance for the Korean healthcare system. This article reviews three U.S. models of care for frail older adults: hospice and palliative care, the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and the transitional care model. We describe the strengths and limitations of each model and discuss ways in which these models could be adapted for the Korean healthcare system.
