Discharge from hospital – a national survey of transition to out‐patient care
ConclusionSince many frail patients are readmitted to hospital within 30 days after discharge, Swedish out‐patient care may need new working methods in order to promote a coherent care. Further, multi‐component interventions at discharge, including follow‐up after discharge, may prevent unintended readmissions.
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences - Category: Nursing Authors: Elizabeth Åhsberg Tags: Empirical Studies Source Type: research
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