Effect of nutritional and physical exercise intervention on hospital readmission for patients aged 65 or older: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

• Main Authors: Ellisiv Lærum-Onsager (Author), Marianne Molin (Author), Cecilie Fromholt Olsen (Author), Asta Bye (Author), Jonas Debesay (Author), Christine Hillestad Hestevik (Author), Maria Bjerk (Author), Are Hugo Pripp (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Unplanned readmission may result in consequences for both the individual and society. The transition of patients from hospital to postdischarge settings often represents a discontinuity of care and is considered crucial in the prevention of avoidable readmissions. In older patien...