Nursing Research

Live in Care and Nursing

In November 2006 and February 2007, Consultus Care & Nursing Ltd commissioned research among the UK’s over-75s to ascertain their thoughts on long-term care and post-hospital Nursing, particularly in the context of live in nursing.

The key combined findings were:

  • The prospect of going into a Nursing home concerns most people (58%)
  • 88% would prefer to be nursed in their own home.
  • 91% would prefer to convalesce in their own home
  • 88% agree live in Nursing should be more readily available
  • 89% agree more information about live in Nursing should be made available

Source: TNS Face to Face Services

Further research was conducted in January 2007 by a leading disability equipment provider.

Their report (compiled by A.C.R.S.) demonstrates that on the whole, older people have a very upbeat view of their local neighbourhoods; almost all (92%) are content with where they live. 74% have lived in their homes for more than 20 years. The respondents’ chief considerations were being near to local shops (81%), transport (76%), friends (75%) and relatives (72%).

A third (38%) say the area where they live may not be as safe as it was, alluding to an increase in criminal activity and unsociable behaviour and indicating they would like to feel safer in and around their own homes.

26% of the elderly people surveyed admitted they sometimes feel lonely, and almost a quarter say they ‘don’t get out much these days’.

If you would like to know how Consultus can provide 24/7 Nursing, care or companionship to people in their own homes please visit our Home Page. If you are a District Nurse, GP or other Social or Primary Care practitioner please go to our dedicated website for Healthcare Professionals.

End of Life/Palliative Care

Research by Marie Curie Cancer Care concludes that more "high quality palliative care in the community would, if achieved appropriately, open the way to both NHS savings (or other service improvements) and a better quality of life for individuals and families facing death".

See "Valuing Choice – Dying at Home", Marie Curie Cancer Care.

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