Hospital volunteer programs for older people: A systematic scoping review

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Geriatric Nursing Pub Date : 2024-11-16 DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.11.005

Rosemary Saunders PhD, MPH, Ba App.Sc.,RN , Francine Antoinette Ocampo RN, Ma.Nsg (GE) , Renée Graham MDiet BSc APD IHC-GCP , Angela Christiansen PhD, MSc, PGDipEd, BSc Hons, RN , Michelle Gay Ma.Nsg Sc.(GE), RN , Karla Seaman PhD, Ma. Clin.Epid., Ba Pharmacy

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Abstract

Introduction

Volunteers play an important role in supporting patients in hospitals, especially older adult patients who may have increased care needs. This systematic scoping review aimed to synthesise evidence related to qualitative evaluations of hospital-based therapeutically oriented volunteer programs for older patients from the perspective of clinicians (nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals), and stakeholders (patients, families, and volunteers).

Methods

Nine databases were searched from January 2002 to November 2022. Of the 549 articles identified, 15 were included in the final review.

Results

The evidence demonstrated that clinicians, patients, families, and volunteers could all see the benefits of volunteer programs for hospitalised older adults.

Conclusion

The benefits of volunteer support for older adults in hospital to patients, nurses, family members and volunteers outweighs the challenges. As volunteers provide support to older adult patients alongside nurses the incorporation of volunteers into care teams needs to be considered.

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针对老年人的医院志愿者计划：一项系统性的范围界定审查。

简介志愿者在为医院病人提供支持方面发挥着重要作用，尤其是那些可能需要更多护理服务的老年病人。这项系统性的范围界定综述旨在从临床医生（护士、医生和专职医疗人员）和利益相关者（患者、家属和志愿者）的角度，综合医院老年患者治疗导向志愿者项目定性评估的相关证据：方法：检索了 2002 年 1 月至 2022 年 11 月期间的九个数据库。方法：检索了 2002 年 1 月至 2022 年 11 月期间的九个数据库，在确定的 549 篇文章中，有 15 篇被纳入最终审查：结果：证据表明，临床医生、患者、家属和志愿者都能看到志愿者项目对住院老年人的益处：结论：为住院老年人提供志愿者支持对病人、护士、家属和志愿者的益处大于挑战。随着志愿者与护士一起为老年患者提供支持，需要考虑将志愿者纳入护理团队。

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Geriatric Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

3.80

自引率

7.40%

发文量

257

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal''s peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.