Linkage of social care and hospital admissions data to explore non-delivery of planned home care for older people in Scotland

This study demonstrates untapped potential for innovative research into the quality of social care and effects on health outcomes. Originality/value Non-delivery of planned home care, for whatever reason, is associated with emergency hospital admission; this could be a useful indicator of vulnerable clients needing increased surveillance.
Source: Quality in Ageing and Older Adults - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research