Pilot implementation of elder-friendly care practices in acute care setting: a mixed methods study

Pilot implementation of elder-friendly care practices in acute care setting: a mixed methods study

Abstract Background Frail older patients are at risk of experiencing a decline in physical and cognitive function unrelated to the reason for admission. The Elder-Friendly Care (EFC) program was designed to improve the care, experiences, and outcomes of frail older adults. The project supported 8 Ea...

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Main Authors: Mubashir Aslam Arain, Laura Graham, Armghan Ahmad, Mollie Cole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Elder-friendly care
Acute care
Senior programs
Quality of care
Mixed methodology
Evaluation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-020-05091-y

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