Abstract
In 2000, the world population of people over 60 was 600 million and the projection for 2050 is 2,000 million. This means the consequent increase in chronic, degenerative, debilitating and, therefore, the increase in consultations and hospitalizations for this population. It is important that the elderly dependent suffer numerous hospital admissions that may lead to return to his home in different conditions that he entered. It is therefore necessary to emphasize something important for nurses: the continuity of care. Sometimes there is good communication between hospital, primary care or nursing homes and if this transition between hospital-old homes is not insured incur a decline in the quality of care.
Highlights
In 2000, the world population of people over 60 was 600 million and the projection for 2050 is 2,000 million [1]
It is important that the elderly dependent suffer numerous hospital admissions that may lead to return to his home in different conditions that he entered
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) [2], in relation to nursing care for the elderly, said: “Nurses, in partnership with families and with other health professionals have a key role to play in caring for older people”. [2], especially if the adult is hospitalized and depends on other(s) for his/her care
Summary
In 2000, the world population of people over 60 was 600 million and the projection for 2050 is 2,000 million [1]. *Corresponding author: Carmen M Sarabia Cobo, PhD, RN, MSN, Department of Nursing, The House of Valdecilla Health, University of Cantabria, Avda.
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