Discharge arrangements for older people significantly reduced the risk of hospital readmission (RRR 0.851) but had no significant effect on mortality or length of hospital stay.
Systematic Review
Estimación del efecto: RRR 0.851 (95% CI 0.760-0.953)
valor p: p=0.005
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Parker et al. (Tue,) conducted a systematic review in Discharge from inpatient hospital care. Discharge arrangements (discharge planning, comprehensive geriatric assessment, discharge support, educational interventions) vs. Usual care was evaluated on Readmission to hospital (RRR 0.851, 95% CI 0.760-0.953, p=0.005). Discharge arrangements for older people significantly reduced the risk of hospital readmission (RRR 0.851) but had no significant effect on mortality or length of hospital stay.