Key result
Care needs of older people with hospital-associated disability declined rapidly in the first three months post-discharge, with physical function being the main influencing factor.
Why the study?
Older people with hospital-associated disability have various post-discharge care needs, but studies on this population remain limited.
Population
375 older people with hospital-associated disability in 2 tertiary hospitals in Zhejiang Province, China
Design
Longitudinal study
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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May support physical function-focused post-discharge care in older adults; leaves open need for interventional trials to guide practice.
Cohort (n=375)
Yes
Care needs of older adults with hospital-associated disability decrease rapidly in the first 3 months post-discharge, driven primarily by physical function, highlighting the need for targeted early rehabilitation and daily care support.
Yin et al. (2022) conducted a cohort in hospital-associated disability (n=375). Physical function and time post-discharge was evaluated on Change and associated factors of care needs within 6 months post-discharge. Care needs of older people with hospital-associated disability declined rapidly in the first three months post-discharge, with physical function being the main influencing factor.
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