Unplanned readmissions in older patients are a prominent and current issue for healthcare
professionals and regulators. They can indeed be very deleterious for patients, leading
to an increased risk of dependence and functional or psychosocial decline,
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and for hospitals as these readmissions are costly.
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Moreover, the reduction of readmissions was introduced into guidelines by health
system organizations as a quality indicator.
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Published online: February 07, 2020
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