Older people and hospital care

A stay in hospital can be an anxious time for older people. They may find it difficult to communicate their wishes about care and discharge because of cognitive impairments, frailty, very poor health, language difficulties, or a lack of confidence when faced with health and social care staff.

Personalisation briefing: Implications for NHS staff
SCIE At a glance 30
Published: October 2010

Involving older people and their carers in after-hospital care decisions
SCIE Research briefing 12

Using qualitative research in systematic reviews: Older people's views of hospital discharge
SCIE Report 9

Helping you through a hospital stay: Information booklet for older people
SCIE Joint publication
Published: June 2011

Social care and clinical commissioning for people with long-term conditions
SCIE At a glance 45
Published: September 2011