Methods We systematically searched the following databases: PubMed/Medline, PsycINFO,
CINAHL, BioMed Central and Kings Fund library. Studies were limited to publications from …

Aims To reduce costly acute hospital admissions of a growing elderly population, a number
of complex interventions have been developed, but evidence of the effectiveness of these is …

Background The geriatric nursing home population is vulnerable to acute and deteriorating
illness due to advanced age, multiple chronic illnesses and high levels of dependency …

Background Although it is widely recognised that frail older persons need adaptation of
healthcare services, it is unclear how hospital care in general can best be tailored to their …

Objective To determine the efficacy of interventions, delivered by geriatrics‐trained staff for
nursing home residents, in reducing hospitalisation. Methods Multiple databases and …

Background There is an increased need for additional care and support services for the
elderly population. It is important to identify what support older people need once they are …

Every year, the NHS experiences more than 2 million unplanned admissions for people over
65 (accounting for 68 per cent of hospital emergency bed days and the use of more than …

Rationale, aims and objectives Unplanned hospital readmissions of elderly people
represent an increasing burden on health care systems. This burden could theoretically be …

Background/objectives There are some older patients who are 'at the decision margin'of
admission. This systematic review sought to explore this issue with the following objective …

Hospital discharge arrangements are a key issue in ensuring the safe and effective transfer
of older people between inpatient hospital care and community-based home care. This …