Assessment, communication and person-centred practice

Improving outcomes for older people in hospital requires good communication, assessment and person-centered practice.

These topics provide information and recommend actions that we and our organisations can take to improve care for older patients.

Screening and assessment

Screening and assessment on admission and during a hospital stay can help clinicians identify and respond to actual or potential risks to their patients.

Communication and older people in hospital

Good communication skills are essential to delivering person-centred care.

Communicating with older people

Older people with specific communication needs have an increased risk of experiencing functional decline in hospital.

Person-centred practice

Person-centred practice can minimise the functional decline of older people in hospital and help us tailor care to meet each person’s needs.

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