Retrospective Analysis of Demographic, Psychiatric, and Physical Characteristics That Impact Length of Stay on an Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatric Unit.
Issues Ment Health Nurs
; 42(8): 736-740, 2021 Aug.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33327814
ABSTRACT
Currently, the aging adult population is rising fast and presenting multiple challenges for the US healthcare system. Older adults present unique challenges in their care of medical and psychiatric conditions. This study retrospectively examined characteristics that are associated with length of stay on an inpatient geriatric psychiatric unit in an urban located psychiatric hospital. A sample of 74 individuals was examined. Factors that influenced length of stay included commitment status and discharge to a different level of care. Reducing the length of stay for geriatric patients can help reduce costs and improve health outcomes.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Alta do Paciente
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Pacientes Internados
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article