Source: Progress in Palliative Care, 19, (6), p291-298.
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Date of publication: November 2011
Publication type: article
In a nutshell: This article provides a narrative review of evidence relating to the potential economic impact of reducing avoidable admissions among palliative care patients in the UK. A search for evidence on the economic consequences of avoidable hospital admissions among palliative care patients was conducted, and five studies met the inclusion criteria. The limited evidence showed that avoidable readmission rates are high. The full economic consequences of reducing readmissions however, has not been addressed. The authors call for more evidence with a focus on the economic implications for community care versus acute care.
Length of publication: 8 pages
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