Factors Associated with Hospital Discharges Against Doctors’ Advice

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

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