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The main aim is to assess patient experiences during their care journey in the Older Persons Acute Medical Unit.

February 8, 2026Age and Ageing

3854 Understanding patient experience on the older person’s acute medical unit (OPAMU) and the acute frailty pathway at UHW

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Quantitative study reveals improved patient experience in the Older Persons Acute Medical Unit, suggesting effective care delivery.

The main aim is to assess patient experiences during their care journey in the Older Persons Acute Medical Unit.
Developed a tailored questionnaire to capture various patient experience aspects.
Collected responses focusing on assessment, comfort, treatment, and communication.
Analyzed changes in patient feedback compared to data from 2022.
100% of participants felt comfortable on the ward.
Significant increases in positive responses for comfort and discharge preparation were noted compared to 2022.
72% reported satisfaction with treatment and communication, an improvement from previous findings.

Parkin et al. (2026) studied this question.

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