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Meeting the needs of older people living in Australian residential aged care: A new conceptual model
Author(s) -
Ibrahim Joseph E,
Fetherstonhaugh Deirdre,
Rayner JoAnne,
McAuliffe Linda,
Jain Briony,
Bauer Michael
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
australasian journal on ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.63
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1741-6612
pISSN - 1440-6381
DOI - 10.1111/ajag.12796
Subject(s) - dignity , dementia , aged care , conceptual model , gerontology , residential care , older people , inclusion (mineral) , test (biology) , health care , nursing , quality of life (healthcare) , psychology , medicine , disease , social psychology , political science , philosophy , paleontology , epistemology , pathology , law , biology
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.