The impact of facility-based transitional care programs on function and discharge destination for older adults with cognitive impairment: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults with cognitive impairment are frequently hospitalized and discharged to facility-based transitional care programs (TCPs). However, it is unknown whether TCPs are effective in improving their functional status and promoting discharge home rather than to long-term care. The aims of this systematic review were to examine the effectiveness of facility-based TCPs on functional status, patient and health services outcomes for older adults (≥ 65 years) with cognitive impairment and to determine what proportion post TCP are discharged home compared to long-term care.

Methods

The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Manual for Evidence Synthesis was used to guide the methodology for this review. The protocol was published in PROSPERO (registration number

SUBMITTER: Cumal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9661763 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature