Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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Prolonged length of stay (LOS) is a major concern for hospitalized populations at risk for adverse events. Homebound patients are at particular risk for long stays and may have unique discharge needs because of their commitment to be cared for at home despite poor functional status. ⋯ Nonmedical factors accounted for nearly one-third of all long-stay days in the hospitalized homebound population. Increased interdisciplinary collaboration may help address homebound patient LOS.