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August 19, 2025International Journal of Integrated CareOpen Access

Equitable care through LTC-Acute system integration: Our journey

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BEBeatrise EdelsteinKKKaren KirkDSDenise M. Scott

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Overview

Observational analysis shows significant reduction in ED visits for LTC residents, indicating improved healthcare access and outcomes.

Key Points

  • The LTC Remote Monitoring initiative resulted in a 35% reduction in total ED visits, showcasing improved resident outcomes.
  • The PREVIEW-ED tool effectively detected early health declines in residents, contributing to a 36% reduction in hospital admissions for sensitive conditions.
  • Integration of LTC+ provided residents with timely access to specialist care and diagnostics, enhancing their overall quality of life.
  • 94% of resident/families and 90% of LTC staff reported a good or excellent experience with the services, highlighting overall satisfaction.

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Edelstein et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af408ecf1dd9ea359ec168https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.nacic24218
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