Prevalence and patterns of potentially avoidable hospitalizations in the US long-term care setting.
Mcandrew RM, Grabowski DC, Dangi A, et al. Prevalence and patterns of potentially avoidable hospitalizations in the US long-term care setting. Int J Qual Health Care. 2016;28(1):104-9. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzv110.
Safety problems are common in nursing homes. This retrospective secondary data analysis found that many hospitalizations from long-term care facilities were potentially avoidable. Despite substantial research in this area, these findings highlight the need for effective interventions in clinical practice.