Acute hospital admissions among nursing home residents: a population-based observational study

• Main Authors: Jamtvedt Gro (Author), Riise Trond (Author), Graverholt Birgitte (Author), Ranhoff Anette H (Author), Krüger Kjell (Author), Nortvedt Monica W (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nursing home residents are prone to acute illness due to their high age, underlying illnesses and immobility. We examined the incidence of acute hospital admissions among nursing home residents versus the age-matched community dwelli...