Effects of interventions for reducing emergency admissions from nursing homes /

Nursing home residents are often characterized by longevity, multiple chronic illnesses and a low level of physical and mental function. These characteristics contribute to nursing home residents' vulnerability for acute and deteriorating illness. When occurring, the decision of whether to hosp...

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Main Authors: Forsetlund, Louise (Author), Graverholt, Birgitte (Author), Mathisen, Mariann (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oslo, Norway : Knowledge Centre for the Health Services at The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH), 2013
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