Intermediate care: for better or worse? Process evaluation of an intermediate care model between a university hospital and a residential home
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Intermediate care was developed in order to bridge acute, primary and social care, primarily for elderly persons with complex care needs. Such bridging initiatives are intended to reduce hospital stays and improve continuity of care....
Main Authors: | Janmaat Tonnie ACM, van der Kruk Tineke F, Delnoij Diana MJ, Plochg Thomas, Klazinga Niek S |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-05-01
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Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/5/38 |
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