As the Canadian population ages, it becomes increasingly important for hospitals to address and implement programs and policies that ensure elderly patients are receiving the right care in the right place at the right time. Despite the vast majority of elderly patients being healthier than ever, it is important to recognize the rapid deconditioning that occurs when they are admitted to an acute care hospital. Although it is recognized that children need to be treated differently, we fail to recognize the same is true for older adults. The Enhanced Activation Program was conceptualized during consultation with community partners while discussing the aging at home strategy. It was during these consultations that gaps in service for the frail elderly were identified and the Enhanced Activation Program was developed.
Tandis que la population canadienne vieillit, il devient de plus en plus important que les hôpitaux évaluent et mettent en œuvre des programmes et politiques visant à garantir que les patients âgés reçoivent les bons soins, au bon endroit et au bon moment. Même si la majorité des patients âgés sont en meilleure santé que jamais, il est important de dépister le déconditionnement rapide dont ils sont victimes lorsqu'ils sont admis dans un hôpital de soins de courte durée. Bien qu'on sache que les enfants ont besoin d'être soignés différemment, on omet d'admettre que le même constat s'applique aux personnes âgées. Le concept du programme d'activation améliorée a vu le jour dans le cadre de consultations avec des partenaires communautaires sur la stratégie du vieillissement à domicile. C'est alors qu'on a déterminé les écueils des services aux personnes âgées fragiles et élaboré le programme d'activation améliorée.
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