Clinical gerontologist
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Clinical gerontologist · Jan 2018
Case ReportsIdentifying Cognitive Impairment in Hospitalized Older Adults to Prevent Readmission: Two Case Studies.
To describe two patient outcomes post-discharge from an acute hospital admission. Both patients underwent cognitive testing during hospitalization. ⋯ Risk factors for readmission should be identified so the discharge team can develop a tailored plan of care. Including both the patient and an informal caregiver may reduce the chance of a hospital readmission in older adults with cognitive impairment regardless of the etiology.