Effect of preceding home ‐visit nursing on time to discharge in hospitalization for the treatment of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia among patients with limited familial care

ConclusionHome‐visit nursing before admission of BPSD patients for treatment could improve the rate of discharge to home among patients with limited familial care after subsequent hospitalization. Home‐visit nursing could also enhance collaborative relationships between social and hospital‐based care systems, and early implementation could improve the likelihood of vulnerable patient types remaining in their own homes for as long as possible.

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Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 26, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tatsuru Kitamura, Shigehito Shiota, Shigetoshi Jinkawa, Maki Kitamura, Shoryoku Hino Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research