The nursing experience of an elderly patient with anorexia in the acute care for the elderly unit
10.3760/cma.j.cn211501-20190523-01437
- VernacularTitle:运用老年急性期快速恢复病房模式对一例厌食伴体质量下降老年患者的照护体会
- Author:
Juan LAI
1
;
Li CAO
;
Langli GAO
;
Xuemei ZHANG
Author Information
1. 四川大学华西医院老年医学中心 国家老年疾病临床医学研究中心，成都 610041
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2020;36(25):1965-1968
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To summarize the nursing experience of an elderly patient with anorexia and weight loss.Methods:The patient was admitted to the acute care for the elderly unit(ACE) after the acute assessment, and multidisciplinary team care was performed on the patient. To recovery patient to a healthy level and to return quickly the family and society, the team applied the comprehensive assessment technology for the elderly to comprehensively assess the patient′s situation, including multidisciplinary team rounds, routine ACE meetings, implementation of patient-centered care.Results:The anorexia and nutritional status were improved, to be discharged after 8 days. There were no functional declines and hospital-related complications during hospitalization.Conclusion:ACE improves the quality of care and patient outcomes in elderly patients.
