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Adverse clinical events in dependent long-term nursing home residents
Author(s)Bruno Bernardini, Claudia Meinecke, Cinzia Zaccarini
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 41, no 2, February 1993
Pagespp 105-111
KeywordsLong term patients ; Acute illness.
AnnotationAn adverse clinical event (ACE) is any acute or sub-acute change in health status suggesting acute or sub-acute illness. This description of the burden of care management resulting from acute or sub-acute changes in clinical and functional status of chronic patients emphasises the continuing and unpredictable nature of medical attention required in nursing homes. ACEs occur far more frequently among older people than is generally recognised, so that a high level of medical and nursing skill is required. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-950117013 A
ClassmarkLF7:4Q: CHA

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