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Nursing homes
 — a suitable alternative to hospital care for older people in the UK?
Author(s)Adrian Turrell
Journal titleAge and Ageing, vol 30, Supplement 3, August 2001
Pagespp 24-32
KeywordsNursing homes ; Hospital services ; Comparison ; Literature reviews.
AnnotationIn the last 20 years, nursing homes have become the major supplier of long-stay care for frail older people in the UK. Demographic projections indicate that the volume of nursing home places will continue to increase to keep pace with demand, and that the population will steadily become more dependent. This review of the UK evidence on nursing homes explores whether nursing homes provide a suitable alternative to hospital care for older people, given the aim of the Department of Health (DH) to secure comprehensive, high quality of care for all those who need it, regardless of where they live. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-010907215 A
ClassmarkLHB: LD: 48: 64A

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