Unplanned admissions and readmissions in older people: a review of recent evidence on identifying and managing high-risk individuals

Rising unplanned hospital admissions are a problem in ageing populations worldwide. These admissions are associated with poor outcomes for older people, contribute to rising health care costs and impede the provision of planned care. Policy and practice in recent years has focused on identification...

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Main Author: Walsh, Bronagh (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2014-08.
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