Instruments for evaluation of the risk of prolongation of hospitalization

Conclusion: The risk of prolonged hospitalization time with hospital discharge delay can be evaluated using 4 types of instruments. This assessment focuses mainly on the patient ’ s cognitive function, age, reliance on daily living activities, mobility and social support, and is committed to an early and preventive discharge planning.

Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - June 10, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research