The quality of nursing care of the frail aged in selected institutions in eastern Cape and Natal.

Abstract

An investigation was undertaken to establish standards for the care of the frail aged and to develop an instrument to measure this care. In this process the care in 12 institutions was monitored. In general, the care was found to be of good quality, with an average of 74.3%, but there are residences where the percentage is up to 10% lower. The influence of some internal and external factors on the quality of care were investigated.