Why we must weave health and care research ‘into the fabric’ of nursing homes
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Why we must weave health and care research ‘into the fabric’ of nursing homes
Professor Catherine Walshe, Co-Director of the International Observatory on End of Life Care at Lancaster University, explains how delivering research in care homes is becoming increasingly important with an ageing population. She discusses how research can be championed and facilitated in these settings.
“With millions of us living longer with ever-increasing care needs, providing effective care for older people living in nursing homes is now more important than ever.
An estimated 361,000 people live in UK care homes, with this figure expected to rise in line with an ageing population.
Research is a key driver in the continuous improvement of health and social care services, including providing dignified end-of-life care for care home residents, many of whom are living with dementia. But how can we champion and facilitate research in what can be a challenging care environment?”
To learn more about how the NIHR intend to engage with care homes to carry out research click here for the full blog.