Original article (Public health)

Analysis of nursing service needs of old people in Shanghai nursing institutions for the aged and policy recommendations

  • SHEN Wan-wan ,
  • BAO Yong
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  • School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China

Online published: 2015-04-29

Supported by

National Natural Science Foundation of China, 71373159; Major Research Project of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, ZD120906

Abstract

Objective To understand the needs of nursing service for the elderly in Shanghai nursing institutions and propose corresponding policy recommendations. Methods A total of 331 old people in 19 nursing institutions were investigated by the letter survey and visits. Results Among them, 298 old people suffered from chronic diseases and 206 old people said that medical treatment was inconvenient. For life care, the improvement of diet and nutrition and assistance of taking bath were urgent demands of old people. For medical care, being accompanied to undergo medical treatments was the most urgent demand. The family health service and periodic health examination conducted by the medical staff of designated medical institutions was the second most urgent demand. For psychological care, being accompanied to read, walk, and chat and psychological consultation were urgent demands. Conclusion Different levels of needs for life care, medical care, and psychological care of old people in nursing institutions should be satisfied according to the special psychology, physiological characteristics, and common diseases, so as to provide financial support, medical care, and recreation for old people.

Cite this article

SHEN Wan-wan , BAO Yong . Analysis of nursing service needs of old people in Shanghai nursing institutions for the aged and policy recommendations[J]. Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Medical Science), 2015 , 35(4) : 581 . DOI: 11.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2015.04.023

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