Influence of Cognition on Length of Stay and Rehospitalization in Older Veterans Admitted for Post-Acute Care.

Julija StelmokasAmber D RochetteRobert HogikyanKatherine A Kitchen AndrenJaclyn ReckowAlexandra SciakyLinas BieliauskasNeil B Alexander

Published in: Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society (2019)

Cognitive screening should be considered on PAC admission, with impairment on ACE-R predicting geriatric rehabilitation outcomes such as risk of increased LOS and rehospitalization.

Keyphrases

acute care
emergency department
community dwelling
mild cognitive impairment
physical activity
angiotensin converting enzyme
angiotensin ii
middle aged
white matter
type diabetes
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance