Comparing the case-mix of frail older people at home and of those being admitted into residential care: a longitudinal study.

Johanna De Almeida MelloSophie CèsDirk VannesteThérèse Van DurmeChantal Van AudenhoveJean MacqBrant FriesAnja Declercq

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2020)

The study showed that the RUG-III system offers possibilities for identifying persons at risk of institutionalization. Interventions designed to avoid early nursing home admission can make use of the RUG-III system to optimize care planning and the allocation of services and resources. Based on the RUG-III case-mix, resources can be allocated to keep older persons at home longer, bearing in mind the complexity of care and the availability of services in the community.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
affordable care act
quality improvement
mental health
primary care
physical activity
pain management
emergency department
middle aged