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How do we optimise care transition of frail older people?

The author presents insights on optimising care transition of frail older people. Topics discussed include the definition and goals of care transition, details on the Community In-reach Rehabilitation and Care Transition (CIRACT), and the essential components of successful care transition. Also ment...

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Publicado en:Age & Ageing Vol. 46; no. 1; pp. 2 - 5
Autor principal: LOWTHIAN, JUDY
Formato: Editorial
Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA Jan2017
Materias:
Australia
Hospital care of older people
Goal (Psychology)
Evaluation of medical care
Psychology
Frail elderly
Health care teams
Quality assurance
Discharge planning
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Sumario:The author presents insights on optimising care transition of frail older people. Topics discussed include the definition and goals of care transition, details on the Community In-reach Rehabilitation and Care Transition (CIRACT), and the essential components of successful care transition. Also mentioned is the method of determining the effectiveness of care transition.