Do ward changes affect outcomes differently in people living with dementia?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ward changes during hospital admissions are associated with poorer outcomes, but their impact on people living with dementia is unknown.

Objective

To examine whether individuals with dementia are more adversely affected by ward changes.

Setting

Four hospitals within a UK NHS Trust.

Subjects

Individuals aged ≥65 years.

Methods

This service evaluation included data from 01/2023-02/2024. Generalised estimating equations were used to fit linear and logistic regression models. Associations between ward changes, dementia status and their interaction on three outcomes-length of stay (LOS), inpatient mortality and discharged to a care home-were examined. Fully adjusted models accounted for demographic, socioeconomic factors and hospital site.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Elliott E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12804177 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature