An examination into whether the statistical data supports the anecdotal knowledge that an increased ageing population of patients is impacting on the management of care in ICU

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An examination into whether the statistical data supports the anecdotal knowledge that an increased ageing population of patients is impacting on the management of care in ICU

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EIT (Eastern Institute of Technology)

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There is an abundance of research that shows an increased ageing population in intensive care units in Europe, Australia and the United States of America. However, little study has been done within New Zealand. The regional intensive care unit chosen for this study has anecdotal knowledge that there has been a steady increase in the age of the patients being admitted to this unit, leading to a corresponding increase in acuity, length of stay and mortality which, impacts of the management of c...

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Research paper

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Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2014

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Pattinson, Mandy

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https://hdl.handle.net/10652/6430

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New Zealand / intensive care units (ICU) / aged / Health sciences / Nursing / Acute care

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