Abstract
Objective: To report on the conceptualisation of a model for residential aged care in Australia. Methods: Three-stage approach involving initial model conceptualisation; extensive consultation with stakeholders to test and develop the model for feasibility and acceptability; and examination of whether the model addresses circumstances that arise in scenarios of organisational failure. Results: A model consisting of five domains relevant to the experience of older adults living in residential aged care—health care; social inclusion; rights; personal care and re-ablement; and dementia management. Conclusions: This proposed model of residential aged care takes as its purpose the provision of person-centred care to older people with complex health issues, requiring end-of-life care, and/or living with dementia. This includes supporting dignity of risk and quality of life and enabling older adults to thrive.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 148-155 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Australasian Journal on Ageing |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jun 2020 |
Keywords
- 80 and over
- aged
- homes for the aged
- quality of life