Journal article
Transitional Care of the Long-Term Care Patient
Clinics in geriatric medicine, v 27(2), pp 259-271
2011
PMID: 21641510
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Abstract
This article reviews the literature on transitional care to and from the LTC environment, highlighting strategies to improve the quality of care transitions. Several factors are vital in the improvement of systems of care dealing with transitions. Key factors include communication with and among health care providers, effective medication reconciliation, advanced discharge planning, and timely use of palliative care.
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- Title
- Transitional Care of the Long-Term Care Patient
- Creators
- S. Liliana Oakes - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSuzanne M. Gillespie - University of RochesterYanping Ye - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioMargaret Finley - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioMathew Russell - Boston UniversityNeela K. Patel - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioDavid Espino - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- Publication Details
- Clinics in geriatric medicine, v 27(2), pp 259-271
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Grant note
- Geriatric Academic Career Award Health Resources and Service Administration
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Drexel University; Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000292169600011
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-79957907422
- Other Identifier
- 991019520424604721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Geriatrics & Gerontology