Older adults who receive homecare are at increased risk of readmission and mortality following a short ED admission: a nationally register-based cohort study
Abstract Background Older adults admitted to an emergency department (ED) who are dependent on homecare may be especially challenged with respect to readmission and mortality. This study aimed to assess whether receiving homecare prior admission was associated with readmission or mortality within 30...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02644-6 |