Predicting Discharge to Institutional Long ‐Term Care After Stroke: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis

ConclusionAge and stroke severity are important predictors of institutional long‐term care admission directly from the hospital after an acute stroke. Potentially modifiable factors should be the target of future research. Stroke outcome studies should report discharge destination, defining the model of care provided in the long‐term care setting.
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Clinical Management of the Older Adult Source Type: research