Understanding implementation of comprehensive geriatric care programs: a multiple perspective approach is preferred
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Understanding implementation of comprehensive geriatric care programs: a multiple perspective approach is preferred
BACKGROUND The Prevention and Reactivation Care Program (PReCaP) provides a novel approach targeting hospital-related functional decline among elderly patients. Despite the high expectations, the PReCaP was not effective in preventing functional decline (ADL and iADL) among older patients. Although elderly PReCaP patients demonstrated slightly better cognitive functioning (Mini Mental State Exa...
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عنوان ژورنال: The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0749-6753
DOI: 10.1002/hpm.2383