Abstract:
OBJECTIVES:In New Zealand (NZ), place of death among decedents aged 65+ years has been reported as residential aged care (RAC, 38%), acute hospital (34%) or elsewhere (28%). However, lifetime risk of use of RAC (or nursing homes) is unknown. A simple method of estimation is demonstrated for NZ and Australia, with comparisons to other countries. METHODS:Deaths of RAC residents in acute hospitals were estimated for NZ from four separate studies and added to deaths occurring in RAC, to derive the likelihood of using RAC after age 65 years. Academic and other sources were searched for comparative reports. RESULTS:An estimated 18% of RAC residents died in acute hospital in NZ. When added to those who died in RAC, the proportion using RAC for late-life care was estimated at over 47% (66% if aged 85+ years). Of 12 US reports, the median report was 41%. Elsewhere, Finland was 47%, UK 28%, Australia 34% to 53%, and Germany 22% & 26%. CONCLUSIONS:Simple estimation using existing data demonstrates that RAC in late life is common. IMPLICATIONS:Late-life care services will continue to evolve. Monitoring RAC utilisation is necessary for informed debate about palliative care provision in RAC, use of hospital by RAC residents and for planning and policy setting.
journal_name
Aust N Z J Public Healthjournal_title
Australian and New Zealand journal of public healthauthors
Broad JB,Ashton T,Gott M,McLeod H,Davis PB,Connolly MJdoi
10.1111/1753-6405.12374subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2015-08-01 00:00:00pages
374-9issue
4eissn
1326-0200issn
1753-6405journal_volume
39pub_type
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