Background Delayed discharge is a system level problem. It is prevalent internationally,
expensive and associated with detrimental outcomes for both patients and health care staff …

There are various challenges in discharging hospitalized patients with disabilities.
Discharge process for individuals with disabilities is multifactorial and can vary from one …

Background The delay in discharge or transfer of care back to the community following an
acute admission to the hospital in older adults has long been a recognized challenge in the …

Essential facts Delays in discharging older peo ple from hospital cost the NHS£ 820 million
a year, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO). Last year in acute …

Gudal et al. recently published research,'Delayed Discharges at a Tertiary Rehabilitation
Center in Saudi Arabia: Contributing Factors and Cost Impact'[1], highlighting the difficulties …

Objective: To determine the extent and characteristics of discharge delays of younger
patients from acute hospital beds in Oxford, England. Design: Three-month prospective …

Background The impact of delayed discharge on patients, health‐care staff and hospital
costs has been incompletely characterized. Aim To systematically review experiences of …

Objectives The aims of the present study were to identify causes of prolonged discharge
delays among non-acute in-patients admitted to a tertiary general medicine service, quantify …

Abstract Purpose of the Study To determine the prevalence of delayed discharges of elderly
inpatients and associated costs. Design and Methods We searched Medline, Embase …

Background Delayed hospital discharge occurs when patients are medically cleared but
remain hospitalized because a suitable care setting is not available. Delayed discharge …