In-depth analysis of delays to patient discharge: a metropolitan teaching hospital experience

Delayed patient discharge will likely exacerbate bed shortages. This study prospectively determined the frequency, causes and potential cost implications of delays for 83 consecutive patients, who were inpatients for a total of 888 days. 65% of patients experienced delay whilst awaiting a service. 4...

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Published in:Clinical medicine (London, England) England), 2012-08, Vol.12 (4), p.320-323
Main Authors: Hendy, P, Patel, JH, Kordbacheh, T, Laskar, N, Harbord, M
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Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Clinical Practice
delayed discharge
Female
General aspects
Hospitals, Teaching
Hospitals, Urban
Humans
Innovation
Length of Stay - economics
Length of Stay - statistics & numerical data
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Patient Discharge
patient experience
patient journey
Prevention and actions
Productivity and Prevention (QIPP) agenda
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Quality
State Medicine - organization & administration
United Kingdom
Young Adult
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Innovation
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Young Adult
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