Frailty, underweight and impaired mobility are associated with institutionalisation after post-acute care

AIMS OF THE STUDY Post-acute care (PAC) is intended for older adult patients who are unable to return home directly after acute hospitalisation but who do not otherwise qualify for specific rehabilitation. However, data on potential predictors of PAC outcomes remain limited. Our aim was...

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Published in:	Swiss Medical Weekly
Main Authors:	Thomas Tröster, Marion Thalmann, Karina Fischer, Gabriela Bieri-Brüning, Patrick E. Beeler, Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari, Michael Gagesch
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2020-06-01
Subjects:	post-acute care frailty older adults institutionalisation inpatients geriatric assessment
Online Access:	https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/2812