Patient and caregiver experience with delayed discharge from a hospital setting: A scoping review
Abstract Background Delayed hospital discharge occurs when patients are medically cleared but remain hospitalized because a suitable care setting is not available. Delayed discharge typically results in reduced levels of treatment, placing patients at risk of functional decline, falls and hospital‐r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Health Expectations |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.12916 |