Association of Hospital Readmissions and Survivability With Frailty and Palliative Performance Scores Among Long-Term Care Residents.

Anil N F AranhaHerbert C SmithermanDhaval PatelPragnesh J Patel

Published in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2020)

There is a strong association between the 2 markers used in the measurement of functional decline-Frailty measured by CFS and Palliative Performance Score measured by PPS. Frailty and palliative performance scores can strongly predict HR and survivability of the long-term care resident.

Keyphrases

long term care
palliative care
advanced cancer
community dwelling
healthcare
patient safety
emergency department
quality improvement
drug induced