Study on the establishing and developing of community nursing institution for the aged in Hangzhou

Abstract

Objective To learn the current situation of community nursing for the aged in hangzhou, investigate the pattern of construction and development of community nursing for the aged, provide reference for decision-making departments of government. Methods Surveied community health service center, patient, community nurses and clinical nurses by interview, letter and questionnaire. Results Smaller quantity, lower professional title and inferior educational background were the characteristics of community nurses. Accordingly, they didn't produce a marked effect in community Health Services for the Aged. Family nursing wasn't carried on very well. Community health service center has certain beds, its function was similar to elderly nursing home. Conclusions Hardware construction of elderly nursing homes should be based on community health service center, Simultaneously, we should establish nursing assessment system, strengthen cultivation of talents in elderly nursing, impel the development of elderly nursing home actively and stably, in response to the rapid increasing nursing needs of elderly. Key words: Elderly; Community health; Community Nursing; Nursing institution for the aged