The impact of primary health care services, continuity of care and patterns of care on mortality and hospitalisation-related outcomes in residents of long-term care facilities: a comprehensive national evaluation

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Authors

Maria C. Inacio · Flinders University

Johannes Schwabe · South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute

Maria Crotty · Flinders Medical Centre

Helena Williams · National Centre for Vocational Education Research

Steve Wesselingh · South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute

Andrew Kellie · The University of Adelaide

Prof. David Roder

Abstract

Care patterns focusing on prevention and disease management, GP continuity of care and certain primary care services can positively impact residents' health and outcomes in LTC facilities.

Topics & Keywords

Primary Care and Health Outcomes Frailty in Older Adults Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Age and Ageing

Volume 55, Issue 2

DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afag026

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