Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8257649 | Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The tailoring of treatment, underpinned with clear communication strategies can reduce emergency department re-admission rates, mortality and functional decline of older people. Refining health professionals roles and responsibilities within transition models is an essential component that can improve health outcomes for older people in acute care settings.
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Authors
Louise D. Hickman, Jane L. Phillips, Phillip J. Newton, Elizabeth J. Halcomb, Naser Al Abed, Patricia M. Davidson,