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dc.contributor.author | Schultz, K. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Carroll, L. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Mainey, K. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Dent, E. | - |
dc.date.issued | 2018 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 2018; 30(12):1529-1532 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 1594-0667 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 1720-8319 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2440/117554 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Background: Transition care programs (TCPs) are designed to optimise functional recovery and independence in older adults post-hospitalisation. These programs are under high demand, and understanding inefficiencies in patient flow are a key step towards service improvement. Aims: To identify service improvement opportunities in an Australian community TCP service. Methods: An in-depth retrospective study of 113 community TCP clients. Results: TCP occupancy was high (94%) and client functional level improved across the program. Inefficiencies experienced included: admission delays to the program; low completion rates (61%) predominantly due to re-hospitalisation; variable response times by Allied Health services (5-20 days); and discharge delays-the latter attributed to waiting for services such as Home Care Packages through Non-Government Organisations. Discussion: This study identified several opportunities for service improvement in a community TCP service. Health practitioners should be regularly provided with up-to-date information on efficiency of TCP services. | - |
dc.description.statementofresponsibility | Katherine Schultz, Leanne Carroll, Kristin Mainey, Elsa Dent | - |
dc.language.iso | en | - |
dc.publisher | Springer | - |
dc.rights | © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 | - |
dc.source.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40520-018-0923-z | - |
dc.subject | Community health services/organization and administration; efficiency; organizational; organizational case studies; program evaluation; aged | - |
dc.title | Identification of service improvement opportunities in an Australian community transition care program | - |
dc.type | Journal article | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1007/s40520-018-0923-z | - |
dc.relation.grant | http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1112672 | - |
pubs.publication-status | Published | - |
dc.identifier.orcid | Dent, E. [0000-0002-4006-3992] | - |
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