The course of readmission in frail older cardiac patients.
Corinne J RijpkemaLotte VerweijPatricia JepmaCorine H M LatourRon J G PetersWilma J M Scholte Op ReimerBianca M BuurmanPublished in: Journal of advanced nursing (2021)
(In)formal caregivers may be able to prevent unplanned hospital readmission of older cardiac patients by ensuring: (1) early detection of health deterioration, (2) empowerment of patient and informal caregivers, and (3) clear understanding of patients' care needs and expectations.