Long term care Flashcards
1
Q
What is the average number of diagnosis’s in pts in long term care?
A
6
2
Q
What is the median number of medications that pts in long term care are on?
A
8
3
Q
What is the life expectancy for nursing homes?
A
1 year
4
Q
What is the life expectancy for residential homes?
A
2 years
5
Q
What proportion of care home residents have behavioural symptoms?
A
2/3
6
Q
How common is malnutrition in care homes?
A
30% are malnourished
56% are at risk
7
Q
What is the link of GP’s with care/residential homes?
A
It is not well defined therefore varies a lot throughout the country
