Can in-hospital or post discharge caregiver involvement increase functional performance of older patients? A systematic review

Can in-hospital or post discharge caregiver involvement increase functional performance of older patients? A systematic review

Abstract Background Regaining pre-hospitalization activity levels is only achieved in 30–50% of older patients. Extra physiotherapy time has been proven to improve functional outcome and shorten length of stay, but is costly. Considering their key role in caring for older people, involving informal...

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Main Authors: Margaretha van Dijk, Jasmien Vreven, Mieke Deschodt, Geert Verheyden, Jos Tournoy, Johan Flamaing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Caregiver involvement
Older adults
Functional performance
Hospitalization
Physiotherapy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01769-4

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