Transitions Through Postacute and Long-Term Care Settings

2002124 citationsJournal Article

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Christopher M. Murtaugh · Visiting Nurse Service of New York

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This study provides new information on patterns of postacute and long-term care use and the types of transitions most likely to be followed by potential problems. The results suggest three broad strategies for improving the outcome of transitions through postacute and long-term care settings.

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Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Healthcare Policy and Management Global Health Care Issues

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Published in: Medical Care

Volume 40, Issue 3, pp. 227-236

DOI: 10.1097/00005650-200203000-00006

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Transitions Through Postacute and Long-Term Care Settings

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