Caregiver risk checks for older hospital patients
This study looks at whether nurses' or caregivers' quick judgments can predict which older patients might need to come back to the hospital or pass away after leaving. It compares their assessments with standard tools to see if a simpler approach can help guide care.
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Who can take part
- You are admitted to the hospital's acute geriatric unit for a medical problem.
- Your hospital stay is not mainly for social reasons.
- You are not in end-of-life comfort care.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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