The hospital elder life program:a model of care to prevent delirium / 中国实用护理杂志
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
;
(36): 1115-1120, 2018.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-697154
ABSTRACT
Delirium is a common complication in elderly hospitalized patients and a marker of poor outcome. The Hospital Elder Life Program has been shown to be highly efficient and cost-effective in reducing delirium incidence in the USA. This article describes the Hospital Elder Life Program, a new model of care designed to prevent delirium in America, and its clinical applications. The article also analyzes the key points in the delivery of HELP in domestic health care system. It is expected to provide reference for improving delirium care for hospitalized older adults in China.
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Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
Year:
2018
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Article
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