Bradley and colleagues and Inouye and colleagues
looked at various hospitals implementing
HELP to look at perceived benefits of HELP,
structures necessary for successful implementation,
and challenges of implementation . Subjective reported benefits of the
HELP program included decreased incidence of
delirium, decreased use of restrains, improved
quality of care, and improved patient outcomes.Hospitals reported that their clinical staff had
a better understanding of geriatric care and that
HELP acted as an educational resource.
HELP improved nursing education and increased
nursing retention. An increase in communication
among the interdisciplinary team was also reported.
The program was perceived to be
cost-effective for multiple hospitals. The HELP
program assisted in improved geriatric care, staff
education and retention, and cost-effectiveness.