Defining Delayed Discharges of Inpatients and Their Impact in Acute Hospital Care: A Scoping Review

BackgroundWith the ever-increasing demand on acute healthcare, the hospital discharge process and delayed discharges are considered relevant in achieving optimal performance in clinical settings. The purpose of this paper is to review the literature to identify conceptual and operational definitions...

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Main Authors: Alexander Micallef, Sandra Buttigieg, Gianpaolo Tomaselli, Lalit Garg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kerman University of Medical Sciences 2022-02-01
Series:International Journal of Health Policy and Management
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Online Access:https://www.ijhpm.com/article_3844_df28ede79c2e8edf0f1b4cefb8bd05ef.pdf