Older persons' experiences of adapting to daily life at home after hospital discharge: a qualitative metasummary

• Main Authors: Christine Hillestad Hestevik (Author), Marianne Molin (Author), Jonas Debesay (Author), Astrid Bergland (Author), Asta Bye (Author)
• Format: Bog
• Udgivet: BMC, 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Researchers have shown that hospitalisation can decrease older persons' ability to manage life at home after hospital discharge. Inadequate practices of discharge can be associated with adverse outcomes and an increased risk of readmission. This review systematically summari...