Care experiences of an old patients with acute illness and frailty based on the acute care for the elderly unit

VernacularTitle:基于老年急性期快速恢复病房模式照护一例急性疾病合并衰弱患者的经验
Author: Wenting ZHAO ¹ ; Langli GAO ; Xuemei ZHANG ; Yan HUANG
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1. 四川大学华西医院老年医学中心四川大学华西医院国家老年疾病临床研究中心
Keywords: Case study; Frailty; Acute care for the elderly; Care model
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2019;35(7):536-539
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective Summing up the care experience about a patients with acute illness and frailty. Methods Taking care of the patients based on the acute care for the elderly unit model (ACE), using the methods of admission assessment, interdisciplinary team, function-centered care model, ward environment design, early care transition planning and meeting with family members. Results The patient was discharged 10 days later, without function decline or complication related to admission. Conclusions ACE unit model is a successful care model which take a holistic care for old patients in order to maintain the function during hospitalization.