Is case management effective in reducing the risk of unplanned hospital admissions for older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis

2013131 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

Authors

Alyson Huntley

Rebecca Thomas · Cochrane

Mala Mann · Cardiff University

Dyfed Huws · Primary Health Care

Glyn Elwyn · Cochrane

Shantini Paranjothy · Cochrane

Sarah Purdy

Abstract

The identified trials included a range of case management interventions. Nine of the 11 trials showed no reduction of unplanned hospital admissions with case management compared with the same with usual care.

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Chronic Disease Management Strategies Emergency and Acute Care Studies Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

Publication Details

Published in: Family Practice

Volume 30, Issue 3, pp. 266-275

DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cms081

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Is case management effective in reducing the risk of unplanned hospital admissions for older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis

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