MY LIFE PROFILE: EMPOWERING COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS TO ADVOCATE FOR AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH CARE
2024
Empowering Older Adults for Better Healthcare
Sample size: 180
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Tucker-Roghi Gina
Primary Institution: Dominican University of California
Hypothesis
Can a personalized profile improve age-friendly healthcare for older adults?
Conclusion
The My Life Profile project effectively promotes personalized care for older adults, enhancing their well-being and dignity.
Supporting Evidence
- Over half of hospitalized older adults experience delirium, leading to longer stays and poorer outcomes.
- Multi-component nonpharmacologic approaches can prevent delirium during hospitalization.
- The My Life Profile is developed collaboratively to provide vital insights into older adults' preferences.
Takeaway
This study shows that creating a personal profile helps older adults get better healthcare by sharing their preferences and history.
Methodology
Students used a semi-structured interview to gather personal information from older adults to create a one-page profile.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling older adults and occupational therapy students.
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