Occupational therapy discharge planning for older adults: A protocol for a randomised trial and economic evaluation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Decreased functional ability is common in older adults after hospitalisation. Lower levels of functional ability increase the risk of hospital readmission and nursing care facility admission. Discharge planning across the hospital an...

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Main Authors: Wales Kylie, Clemson Lindy, Lannin Natasha A, Cameron Ian D, Salked Glenn, Gitlin Laura, Rubenstein Laurance, Barras Sarah, Mackenzie Lynette, Davies Collette
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/12/34