Situation analysis of healthcare standards and criteria that contribute to the care of residents in homes for older people in Tanzania
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2022-12
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Sage publication
Abstract
Problems experienced in homes for older people in Tanzania highlighted the need for a situation analysis of healthcare standards to identify the baseline of care provided to residents in these homes. This study conducted a situation analysis of structure healthcare standards and associated criteria with the aim of contributing to improved quality of care for residents in homes for older people in Tanzania. Thirty-two homes for older people in Tanzania were audited using an audit instrument that included seven fields, 26 structure standards, and 262 associated criteria. The analysis showed that overall, the homes were non-compliant with healthcare structure standards and associated criteria. The Tanzanian Government should urgently introduce measures to address the missing standards and associated criteria.
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Elder care, Health care, Tanzania
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Mathias, D.V., Stellenberg|, P.E.L. and Heever, D.M.V.D., 2022. Situation Analysis of Healthcare Standards and Criteria That Contribute to the Care of Residents in Homes for Older People in Tanzania. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 8, p.23337214221141272.