Predictors for Unplanned Hospitalization of New Home Care Clients.

Jukka K RönneikköMatti MäkeläEsa R JämsenHeini HuhtalaHarriet Finne-SoveriAnja NoroJaakko N Valvanne

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2016)

Assessing new home care clients using the RAI-HC reveals modifiable risk factors for unplanned hospitalization. Systematic assessment by a multidisciplinary team at the beginning of the service and targeting modifiable risk factors could reduce the risk of unplanned hospitalization.

Keyphrases

risk factors
healthcare
mental health
quality improvement
palliative care
hiv testing