Background Decreased functional ability is common in older adults after hospitalisation.
Lower levels of functional ability increase the risk of hospital readmission and nursing care …

Objective: To compare the cost effectiveness of two occupational therapy–led discharge
planning interventions from the HOME trial. Design: An economic evaluation was conducted …

Background Subgroups of older patients experience difficulty performing activities of daily
living (ADL) following hospital discharge, as well as unplanned hospital readmissions and …

Components of a proper hospital discharge for elders Significance. Effective discharge
planning is a vital link in continuity of care for elders. Previous studies identify problems with …

Aim To examine the effectiveness of discharge planning on length of stay and readmission
rates among older adults in acute hospitals. Background Discharge planning takes place in …

The authors discuss the study conducted to examine the re-admission rates and reduction in
length of stay for older people with discharge planning. They mention that the systemic …

In the present healthcare environment, budget cuts, staff shortages, and resource limitations
are grave concerns. The elderly in particular consume a considerable proportion of hospital …

Aims and objectives To compare the effectiveness of nurse‐led early discharge planning
programmes to standard care for inpatients with chronic disease or rehabilitation needs …

Background Inadequate discharge planning for the growing elderly population poses
significant challenges for health services. Effective discharge planning interventions have …

Background/aim Older people admitted to acute hospitals are at risk of functional decline.
There is limited research into strategies that reduce such risks. The aim of this study was to …