The Medical Journal of Australia
Episode 525: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 19: Hospital utilisation research with a focus on use by people over 75 years of age, with Dr Natasha Reid and Professor Len Gray
Aug 13, 2023
Dr. Natasha Reid and Professor Len Gray discuss hospital utilization for people over 75, challenges in healthcare for the aging population, international solutions, frailty care integration, and government funding. They explore the surge in hospital admissions, the importance of holistic healthcare, and the necessity of specialized services to alleviate future hospital burdens.
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- Reduction in length of stay for elderly patients offsets increased hospital usage rates.
- Innovative solutions needed beyond limiting bed availability to manage challenges posed by an ageing population.
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Rising Elderly Population Impacting Hospital Utilisation
The research highlighted the disproportionate increase in the elderly population in Australia, leading to higher hospital usage rates. Despite expectations of older patients occupying more hospital beds, this trend has been offset by a significant reduction in their length of stay. Concerns are raised about the sustainability of using reduced length of stay as a strategy to manage hospital demand and costs.
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