Factors Associated with Duration of Rehabilitation Among Older Adults with Prolonged Hospitalization.

Danh Q NguyenNneka L IfejikaTimothy A ReistetterAnil N Makam

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2020)

We found large disparities in RD for racial/ethnic and language minorities and clinically vulnerable older adults (mechanical ventilation and do-not-resuscitate code status), independent of clinical severity and functional and cognitive impairment. Greater RD for these groups may improve functional outcomes and narrow the disparity gap.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
cognitive impairment
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
respiratory failure
physical activity
autism spectrum disorder
health insurance