A randomised controlled trial to prevent hospital readmissions and loss of functional ability in high risk older adults: a study protocol

• Main Authors: Chang Anne M (Author), Edwards Helen E (Author), Courtney Mary D (Author), Parker Anthony W (Author), Finlayson Kathleen (Author), Hamilton Kyra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Older people have higher rates of hospital admission than the general population and higher rates of readmission due to complications and falls. During hospitalisation, older people experience significant functional decline which imp...