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The effect of link nurses on hospital readmission rates
Author(s)Paul Anthony Ashton, Sheilagh Woolhouse, Susan Clark
Journal titleNursing Times, vol 102, no 42, 17 October 2006
Pagespp 34-35
SourceFull version of paper at http://www.nursingtimes.net
KeywordsHome visits [doctors] ; District nurses ; Psychogeriatric patients ; Admission [hospitals] ; Psychiatric units.
AnnotationThis study investigates whether visits to a patient early post-discharge by a member of the ward team (locality link nurse, LLN) reduces psychiatric hospital readmission rates for older people, and improves the physical and psychological state of the patient. Its findings suggest that an LIN providing early follow-up intervention is not an effective solution to reducing readmission rates. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-061103501 A
ClassmarkL5H: QTG: LF:E: LD:QKH: LDL *

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