Retrospective cohort study reveals findings on hospital admissions in older adults managed at home, suggesting improvements for triage planning.
Among older adults assessed at home by MEU physicians, a pre-existing DNAR order and home (vs nursing home) residence were independently associated with 30-day hospital admission. These findings may inform triage and follow-up planning. However, prospective studies are required to establish causal links.
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