The experience of daily life of acutely admitted frail elderly patients one week after discharge from the hospital
Introduction: Frail elderly are at higher risk of negative outcomes such as disability, low quality of life, and hospital admissions. Furthermore, a peak in readmission of acutely admitted elderly patients is seen shortly after discharge. An investigation into the daily life experiences of the frail...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2015-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijqhw.net/index.php/qhw/article/view/27370/40421 |