Sentence examples for aged care needs from inspiring English sources

It is hypothesised this study will demonstrate the feasibility and efficacy of PRBT in improving primary and secondary health outcomes for older adults with aged care needs, and will support the value of this modality of exercise as an integral evidence-based service model of care.

Residential aged care needs to be 'better managed' to improve quality [ 9] and reduce costs.

The program includes separate streams of care for patients with (1) chronic respiratory diseases (asthma and COPD), (2) cardiac conditions (IHD and CHF), (3) diabetes, (4) peripheral vascular disease and complex wounds, and (5) complex psychosocial and aged care needs.

Robust quality of life measurement from the perspective of older people is therefore a key requirement for economic evaluations and a highly important aspect when considering their health and aged care needs [ 5, 10].

The service offers multidisciplinary disease management and short-term care coordination to individuals with chronic disease (ischaemic heart disease (IHD), CHF, COPD, asthma, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and chronic wounds) and older adults with complex aged care related needs [ 4].

Those in the aged care with complex needs group reported the lowest scores on the independent living dimension of the AQoL (0.49) compared to scores of 0.82 to 0.84 amongst those with asthma, IHD and diabetes.

Participants with asthma, ischaemic heart disease or diabetes (without peripheral vascular complications) had higher overall HRQoL (AQoL utilities 0.57 0.62) than those with CHF, COPD, peripheral vascular disease with complications and complex wounds (AQoL utilities 0.40-0.45) or those with aged care and complex needs (AQoL utility 0.33).

The above research highlights the importance of sense of belonging to the well-being of aged care residents and emphasises the need for interventions to enhance a sense of belonging within the aged care environment.

Due to the increasing time spent in old age and the high level of disability in older adults, there is an increasing need for residential aged care facilities, community care, and flexible care services [ 2].

The findings in this study take account of shifting patterns of disease and population oral health needs [ 8, 9], the need in England and the strategic review of dental services by Steele in 2009 [ 45], which together suggest a rise in complex care needs amongst middle-aged groups.

The Living Longer Living Better aged care reform package includes recognition of the need for a strong focus on independence, rehabilitation, and restorative care.