533 readmissions to geriatric medicine in a district general hospital, a thematic analysis

ConclusionWe found that delirium identification was a key factor in early readmissions to our service. We identified clear opportunities to strengthen and formalise delirium diagnoses, and better plan patient management and discharge plans as a result. A multidisciplinary quality improvement group looking at delirium has been initiated and has already achieved a statistically significant improvement in the use of 4AT, a delirium assessment tool.

Source: Age and Ageing - June 12, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research