Living alone as an independent predictor of prolonged length of hospital stay and non-home discharge in older patients

•Older adults who live alone become even more vulnerable after hospitalization.•Hospitalized older adults who live alone have a higher risk of non-home discharge.•In older adults, condition of living alone may prolong length of hospital stay.•Hospitalized older adults who live alone require a person...

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Published in:European journal of internal medicine 2018-11, Vol.57, p.25-31
Main Authors: Agosti, P., Tettamanti, M., Vella, F.S., Suppressa, P., Pasina, L., Franchi, C., Nobili, A., Mannucci, P.M., Sabbà, C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Hospital Mortality
Humans
Italy
Length of Stay - statistics & numerical data
Logistic Models
Male
Patient Discharge - statistics & numerical data
Registries
Social Isolation
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Summary:•Older adults who live alone become even more vulnerable after hospitalization.•Hospitalized older adults who live alone have a higher risk of non-home discharge.•In older adults, condition of living alone may prolong length of hospital stay.•Hospitalized older adults who live alone require a personalized discharge planning.
ISSN:0953-6205
1879-0828
DOI:10.1016/j.ejim.2018.06.014