What question did this study set out to answer?

The project aimed to assess advanced care planning documentation and the outcomes of fast-track discharges in elderly patients.

February 8, 2026Age and Ageing

3505 A quality improvement project examining standards of advance care planning and outcomes of fast track discharges

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

AMA MinhasMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust MRM RichardsMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust KGK GiridharanMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Quality improvement project investigates advanced care planning documentation and fast-track discharge outcomes, suggesting better patient experiences.

Key Points

The project aimed to assess advanced care planning documentation and the outcomes of fast-track discharges in elderly patients.
Analyzed fast-track discharges from March 2023 to March 2024 in an Acute Frailty Unit.
Included 51 patients, gathering data from their electronic health records.
Used Microsoft Excel and Jamovi for data analysis.
78.4% of patients had documented discussions on advanced care planning.
54.9% were discharged to a nursing home, and 33.3% to their own homes.
Only 7.8% were readmitted within 30 days, indicating low readmission rates.

Cite This Study

Minhas et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6988292d0fc35cd7a884953f https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afaf368.007

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Implication

Quality improvement project investigates advanced care planning documentation and fast-track discharge outcomes, suggesting better patient experiences.

3505 A quality improvement project examining standards of advance care planning and outcomes of fast track discharges

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

3505 A quality improvement project examining standards of advance care planning and outcomes of fast track discharges

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Also Consider

Also Consider