A study published in the June 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that certain factors are linked with a person’s decision to leave the hospital against the advice of his or her care provider. A release from the publishes notes that some of these factors are more pronounced in older… Continue reading Factors Associated with Hospital Discharges Against Doctors’ Advice
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Caregiver Involvement in Hospital Discharge Is Beneficial
Results of a study published in November 2014 in The American Journal of Managed Care show that the presence of a family caregiver during patient discharge is associated with a greater rate of completion of post hospital transitional care coaching intervention, particularly among men. Discharge is a crucial component of the hospitalization process. Patients’ understanding… Continue reading Caregiver Involvement in Hospital Discharge Is Beneficial