How effective are programs at managing transition from hospital to home? A case study of the Australian transition care program

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An increasing demand for acute care services due in part to rising proportions of older people and increasing rates of chronic diseases has led to new models of post-acute care for older people that offer coordinated discharge, ongoi...

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Main Authors: Gray Leonard C, Peel Nancye M, Crotty Maria, Kurrle Susan E, Giles Lynne C, Cameron Ian D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/12/6