Early geriatric follow-up after discharge reduces mortality among patients living in their own home. A randomised controlled trial
Conclusion Early geriatric follow-up after discharge is a safe way of reducing readmissions and LOS among geriatric patients admitted acutely to hospital. Patients living in their own home may even benefit more from the intervention.
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
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