Journal article
Setting the balance of care for older adults at risk of hospitalization and delayed discharge: A mixed-methods research protocol
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Delayed hospital discharge is a persistent care quality issue experienced across health systems worldwide and remains a priority area to be addressed in Canada. Often associated with a decrease in services while waiting to leave the hospital, delayed discharge from hospital can lead to increased frailty, physical and cognitive decline, and caregiver burnout. Optimizing availability of and timely access to community-based health …
Authors
Kuluski K; Jacobson D; Ghazalbash S; Baek J; Rosella L; Mansfield E; Sud A; Tang T; Guilcher SJT; Zargoush M
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 19, No. 12,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0315918
ISSN
1932-6203