Factors associated with length of stay in care homes: a systematic review of international literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A number of studies have explored factors associated with resident length of stay in care homes; however the findings of these studies have not been synthesized. The aim of this paper is to provide a systematic review of factors associated with length of stay until death and the strength of evidence supporting each of these factors.

Methodology

This is a systematic review; databases included MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Proquest, the Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched. Observational studies, either prospective or retrospective, that explored multiple factors associated with length of stay until death in care homes were included. Studies that met the inclusion criteria were sourced, data extracted and assessed for quality. Data synthesis combin

SUBMITTER: Moore DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6381725 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature