Ageism in access to critical care

A silent ageism in access to critical care.

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Absence of ageism in access to critical care: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND in recent years, the NHS has been accused of ageism frequently and from many fronts. Previous studies have shown that the number of critical care beds in the UK is inadequate to meet the needs of the population. This study asks whether there is discrimination against older people in access to these critical care beds. METHODOLOGY all sick patients in five hospitals in a South Wales...

Clarification of Ageism in the Care System

Objectives: The analysis of the concept of ageism will help us to achieve a similar, clear, and understandable definition of ageism in the care system. The aim of this study was clarification of the ageism in caring system. Methods & Materials: We utilized the Walker and Avant’s model in this study. In a review of literature from 1969 to September 2018, sources were included on the basis of th...

Intensive care in critical access hospitals.

CONTEXT Although critical access hospitals (CAHs) have limitations on number of acute care beds and average length of stay, some of them provide intensive care unit (ICU) services. PURPOSE To describe the facilities, equipment, and staffing used by CAHs for intensive care, the types of patients receiving ICU care, and the perceived impact of closing the ICU on CAH staff and the local communit...

In defence of ageism.