Thompson R
Elderly Care Service, Riverside Mental Health NHS Trust, London.
Nurs Times. 1999;95(10):48-9.
A King's Fund report on mental health in London (1997) highlighted the difficulty of adequately meeting the needs of older people with mental health problems. This article describes the work of the home nursing team, a London project that aims to provide appropriate care for this group of clients during the acute phase of their illness. The six-member mixed-grade nursing team provides care in the client's own home, providing an alternative to hospital admission. The team aims to be sensitive to the needs and wishes of clients and involve them in decisions about their care. Team members work closely with carers and other services, ensuring continuity of care.
国王基金关于伦敦心理健康的一份报告（1997年）强调了充分满足有心理健康问题的老年人需求的困难。本文描述了家庭护理团队的工作，这是伦敦的一个项目，旨在在这组客户疾病的急性期为他们提供适当的护理。由六名不同级别的护理人员组成的团队在客户自己家中提供护理，作为住院治疗的一种替代方式。该团队旨在关注客户的需求和愿望，并让他们参与有关自身护理的决策。团队成员与护理人员及其他服务机构密切合作，确保护理的连续性。
