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August 14, 2025

Assessment of the effect of home health care services on emergency department admissions in geriatric patients: A cross-sectional observational study.

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FAFatih Alper AyyıldızGYGöknur YıldızAAAyşe AYYILDIZ

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis finds higher hospital admissions in geriatric patients receiving home healthcare services, indicating urgent care need.

Key Points

  • Home healthcare services did not reduce emergency department admissions among geriatric patients, highlighting a care gap.
  • In this analysis, patients receiving home healthcare had a higher mean hospital cost of 12,784 Turkish Lira, indicating economic pressure.
  • This cross-sectional observational study included 8,590 geriatric patients, revealing significant differences in mortality rates and hospital stays.
  • Restructuring home healthcare services is essential to improve clinical outcomes for older adults needing comprehensive care.

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Ayyıldız et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c235ccb210217d64771cechttps://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000043729
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