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Observational studyZeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie2016

Admission into a Nursing Home. Delay or prevention with the use of a complete support network?

Ralf Ihl, Nadine Cujai, Katrin Krah

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Observational study in Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. [Community-based psychosocial care for people with dementia].Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie · 2017
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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Ralf IhlDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany. R.Ihl@alexianer.de.
Nadine CujaiAlexian Research Center, Dießemer Bruch 81, 47805, Krefeld, Germany.
Katrin KrahAlexian Research Center, Dießemer Bruch 81, 47805, Krefeld, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBecoming older in Germany often leads to admission into a nursing home.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate if a complete support network (CSN) can contribute to preventing admission into a nursing home. Organizational and financial prerequisites of a CSN were documented. MATERIAL AND

methodsIn this study 32 patients with psychiatric disorders diagnosed according to the International Classification of Diseases 10 (ICD 10, 16 as F00 dementia in Alzheimer disease and 16 as F31-33 bipolar affective disorder, depressive episode and recurrent depressive disorder) were observed over a period of 2 years. The intervention consisted of participation in a defined CSN, which was developed by the Alexian Research Centre in Krefeld (ARCK). A cooperation of all persons and institutions involved in the care of elderly patients with psychiatric disorders was initiated. An individualized help plan was compiled for each patient. The primary outcome was admittance to a nursing home or remaining at home. The duration of staying at home was measured in days. User satisfaction was assessed with a 5‑step Likert scale questionnaire. The steering process and the financial efforts necessary to run the CSN were descriptively evaluated.

resultsAt the end of the observation period 28 out of 32 patients were not admitted to a nursing home. During the observational period one patient dropped out, one died and two were admitted to a nursing home. User satisfaction achieved a median score of 5 (very satisfied). No additional funding was necessary to run the CSN.

conclusionThe CSN can prevent admission to a nursing home without needing additional funding and the whole process can be guided by the patient.

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Psychosocial Support SystemsAgedAged, 80 and overDementiaFemaleGermanyHome Care ServicesHomes for the AgedHumansMaleMiddle AgedNursing HomesPatient AdmissionSocial SupportTreatment OutcomeDementiaDepressionNursing home admissionPreventionService structures

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