Factors that predict discharge destination for patients in transitional care: a prospective observational cohort study
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Factors that predict discharge destination for patients in transitional care: a prospective observational cohort study.
OBJECTIVE To investigate factors that predict discharge destination for patients making the transition from hospital to the community. METHODS Using a prospective cohort design, 696 patients from 11 Transition Care Programs were recruited. Baseline patient and program characteristics were considered for predicting discharge destination, functional status, and patient length of stay. RESULTS...
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عنوان ژورنال: Australian Health Review
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0156-5788
DOI: 10.1071/ah11052