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Interrupted time series evaluation of the impact of a dementia wellbeing service on avoidable hospital admissions for people with dementia in Bristol, England.

Timothy JonesMaria Theresa RedanielYoav Ben-Shlomo
Published in: Journal of health services research & policy (2023)
We found no major impact of the DWS on avoidable hospital admissions, although there was weak evidence for slightly shorter length of stay and reduced complexity of hospital admissions. These findings may or may not reflect a true benefit of the service and require further investigation. The DWS was established to improve quality of dementia care; reducing hospital admissions was never its sole purpose. More targeted interventions may be required to reduce hospital admissions for people with dementia.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mild cognitive impairment
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  • cognitive impairment
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