Incidence and outcome of interrupted geriatric rehabilitation requiring acute hospital transfer.
Christopher N OsuaforSyazwani N M SahimiSree EnduluriFrances McCarthyPublished in: Irish journal of medical science (2019)
Interrupted geriatric rehabilitation requiring acute hospital transfer occurred in 9.3% of patients; acute severe infection was the most common cause. These transfers were associated with significant mortality. Rehabilitation programs should focus improvement efforts on identifying suitable patients for rehabilitation, optimizing care transitions, and minimizing rates of transfers.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- liver failure
- healthcare
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- drug induced
- respiratory failure
- prognostic factors
- type diabetes
- emergency department
- palliative care
- cardiovascular events
- intensive care unit
- chronic pain
- hepatitis b virus
- patient reported
- electronic health record