Meeting the needs of older people living in Australian residential aged care: A new conceptual model. (9th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ibrahim, Joseph E; Fetherstonhaugh, Deirdre; Rayner, Jo‐Anne; McAuliffe, Linda; Jain, Briony; Bauer, Michael
• Is Part Of: Australasian journal on ageing. Volume 39:Number 2(2020)
• Page Start: 148
• Page End: 155
• Publication Date: 2020-04-09
• Subjects: aged -- aged -- 80 and over -- homes for the aged -- quality of life; Older people -- Periodicals; Older people -- Australia -- Periodicals; Old age -- Periodicals; Geriatrics -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; 618.97
• DOI: 10.1111/ajag.12796
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1440-6381

Abstract

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.