Understanding the hospital discharge planning process for medical patients with dementia

M Duah-Owusu White, F Kelly, M Vassallo… - Contemporary …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Poor hospital discharge processes can result in the readmission of patients
and potentially increase the stress levels of carers. Therefore, this study sought to …

[HTML][HTML] Using a systems perspective to understand hospital falls among patients with dementia

MDO White, F Kelly, M Vassallo, SR Nyman - Aging and Health Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Falls are a frequent event among older adults with dementia during their
hospital stay. This qualitative study explores the factors contributing to falls in this population …

Two factors that can increase the length of hospital stay of patients with dementia

MDO White, M Vassallo, F Kelly, S Nyman - Revista Espanola de Geriatria …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objectives Patients with dementia are at greater risk of a long hospital stay and this is
associated with adverse outcomes. The aim of this service evaluation was to identify …