Factors Determining Home Versus Rehabilitation Discharge Following Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty for Patients Who Live Alone
Patients who are discharged home following primary hip and knee arthroplasty have lower associated costs and better outcomes than patients who are discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). However, patients who live alone are more likely to be discharged to an SNF. We studied the factors that...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/5/1/7 |