Bringing hospital care home: virtual wards and hospital at home for older people

This report explores the potential benefits, limitations, and current scientific evidence to be considered when providing a safe, effective, and person-centred alternative to hospital inpatient care for older adults. This publication highlights how ‘virtual wards’ are being funded and implemented. It explains the various definitions of the term ‘virtual wards’ as used in different parts of the UK and describes the face-to-face care delivered by a multidisciplinary team, combined with some remote monitoring.ReportMore detail 
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - Category: UK Health Authors: Tags: Digital health and data Source Type: blogs