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How trained volunteers can improve the quality of hospital care for older patients. A qualitative evaluation within the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP).

Bas Steunenberg1, Roos van der Mast2, Marije J Strijbos3, Sharon K Inouye4, Marieke J Schuurmans5.   

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate, using a mixed-methods design, the added value of a trained Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) volunteer to the quality of hospital care in the Netherlands. The trained volunteers daily stimulate older patients, at risk of a delirium, to eat, to drink, and to exercise, and they provide walking assistance and cognitive stimulation. This study showed that each group appreciated the extra attention and service from the volunteers. The positive effect on feelings of loneliness during the hospital stay was an unexpected outcome. The volunteers themselves appreciated their work. In conclusion, a HELP volunteer should be provided to every older hospital patient.
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Keywords:  HELP; Older adults; Quality of hospital care; Trained volunteers

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Year:  2016        PMID： 27471215     DOI： 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2016.06.014

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Geriatr Nurs        ISSN： 0197-4572            Impact factor:   2.361


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