Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurse and Ageing Society in Thailand

Abstract

Thailand has become an ageing society. Older people are considered one of the population which are the largest user of health services of different nature and growing complexity. To be responsive to the needs of older people, the contiuity and quality of care should be improved , both acute ,subacute, chronic ,and long term care. Nurses vital for present and future care of older people, Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurse(GAPN) are uniquely prepared to provide an important contribution in caring for older population/patients. Because of their advanced education and specialized training can influence and improve health care at individual and the system level. To develop the model of evidence–based geriatric care and redesign health system to improve geriatric care. GAPN must be part of the solution of these health care challenge in ageing society