Unplanned readmission prevention by a geriatric emergency network for transitional care (URGENT): a prospective before-after study

TitleUnplanned readmission prevention by a geriatric emergency network for transitional care (URGENT): a prospective before-after study
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2019
AuthorsHeeren P, Devriendt E, Fieuws S, Wellens NIH, Deschodt M, Flamaing J, Sabbe M, Milisen K
JournalBMC Geriatrics
Volume19
Issue1
Pagination215
Date Published2019/08/07
ISBN Number1471-2318
Accession NumberWOS:000479218300001
Abstract

URGENT is a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) based nurse-led care model in the emergency department (ED) with geriatric follow-up after ED discharge aiming to prevent unplanned ED readmissions.

DOI10.1186/s12877-019-1233-9
Link

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-019-1233-9