The Implementation of a Geriatrics Co-Management Model of Care Reduces Hospital Length of Stay

The Implementation of a Geriatrics Co-Management Model of Care Reduces Hospital Length of Stay

(1) Background: Older adults comprise a large proportion of hospitalized patients. Many are frail and require complex care. Geriatrics has developed models of care specific to this inpatient population. Our objective was to demonstrate the effect of a geriatric co-management team on clinical adminis...

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Main Authors: Homero Teixeira Leite, Alex C. Manhães, Luisa A. Antunes, Tevy Chan, Guy Hajj-Boutros, José A. Morais
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
geriatrics co-management
inpatient
vulnerable
length of stay
hospital costs
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/10/11/2160

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