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Research Article: Unmet Needs and Barriers in Providing Hospital Care for Older Adults: A Qualitative Study Using the Age-Friendly Health System Framework

Date Published: 2023-08-11

Introduction:
Older patients often have complex healthcare needs encompassing multiple chronic conditions and functional impairments. These factors increase the risk of negative outcomes during their hospitalization — outcomes such as delirium, pressure ulcers, and falls. – These geriatric adverse consequences can further worsen the functional status of older patients, leading to a greater likelihood of unplanned readmission, longer hospital stays, and long-term care institutionalization after discharge. In addition, older…

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