Tibbit L R
S Afr Med J. 1983 Aug 13;64(7):241-5.
Problems associated with the care of elderly persons in institutions in South Africa are described. The importance of keeping ageing people in the community is stressed. The results of questionnaires sent to general hospitals, psychiatric institutions and old-age homes relative to the quality of medical and psychosocial care, availability of beds and finance are described. Recommendations for improvement in preventive sociomedical facilities in the community and in the education of medical, paramedical and nursing personnel involved in the care of the elderly are made. The development of assessment units and facilities for rehabilitation and convalescence as well as day-care centres and day hospitals is discussed. Improved co-ordination of services between hospitals, local authorities and voluntary organizations is required. Suggestions are made for the subsidization of old-age homes.
本文描述了南非机构中老年人护理相关的问题。强调了让老年人留在社区的重要性。介绍了向综合医院、精神病院和养老院发放的关于医疗和心理社会护理质量、床位供应及资金情况的调查问卷结果。针对社区预防性社会医疗设施的改善以及参与老年人护理的医疗、辅助医疗和护理人员的教育提出了建议。讨论了评估单位、康复和疗养设施以及日间护理中心和日间医院的发展。需要改善医院、地方当局和志愿组织之间的服务协调。还就养老院补贴提出了建议。
