Patients' perceptions of frequent hospital admissions: a qualitative interview study with older people above 65 years of age.

Miaolin HuangCarolien van der BorghtMerel LeithausJohan FlamaingGeert Goderis

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2020)

Frequent hospital admissions may be conceived as an indicator, i.e., a 'red flag', of patients' situations characterized by physical, mental, spiritual and social deprivation in their home situation.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
healthcare
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
mental health
peritoneal dialysis
primary care
palliative care
patient reported