A geriatric day hospital: the first year.
The establishment and operation of a day hospital in its first year is reported. Increasing emphasis on disability in the community rather than age has resulted in more effective management of patient problems. Not only is the day hospital inexpensive but also it concentrates on the real needs so that the majority of the patients with motivational, social or physical disabilities can continue to function as home based members of the community.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003631:Day Care, Medical; D005853:Geriatrics; D006760:Hospitalization; D006782:Hospitals, Special; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009520:New Zealand; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011641:Public Relations; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012046:Rehabilitation; D000078329:Workforce