Factors affecting residents transition from long term care facilities to the community: a scoping review

Factors affecting residents transition from long term care facilities to the community: a scoping review

Abstract Background Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are often places where persons with complex health needs that cannot be met in a community setting, reside and are cared for until death. However, not all persons experience continuous declines in health and functioning. For some residents who ex...

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Main Authors: Shannon Freeman, Kristen Bishop, Lina Spirgiene, Erica Koopmans, Fernanda C. Botelho, Trina Fyfe, Beibei Xiong, Stacey Patchett, Martha MacLeod
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Long-term care facilities
Home for the aged
Discharge planning
Older adults
Patient oriented care
Patient centred care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-017-2571-y

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