Persistent anemia may hinder functional recovery long after hospital discharge
Anemia is extremely common in adults who are hospitalized for critical illness, and often persists for at least a year following discharge, a new study finds.
Post-Acute Care
Post-acute outcomes improve with high-intensity resistance training: study
High-intensity rehabilitation is a safe way to accelerate functional improvements in skilled nursing facility residents who are medically complex, investigators say.
COVID-19 breathing troubles and fatigue may persist for months after diagnosis
Most adults with COVID-19 continued to suffer debilitating symptoms after recovering, an Italian study has found. Fully 87% reported experiencing at least one symptom more than one month after leaving the hospital.
Morning walks may aid sleep after heart bypass surgery
Patients with insomnia related to surgery were better able to fall asleep and sleep continuously with a program of aerobic treadmill walking.
Additional pulmonary rehab sessions boost survival in COPD post-acute care
Starting pulmonary rehab within 90 days of hospitalization for COPD has significant survival benefits. More sessions further improve patient outcomes.
Post-surgical delirium in frail, older adults may be caused by inflammation
Inflammation can contribute to rapid beta-amyloid plaque buildup in the brain, disrupting mental status, finds a new study.
Post-acute care after COVID-19: What to expect
While there are many unknowns about coronavirus survivors’ future healthcare needs, a discharge model reveals what post-acute providers might soon be dealing with.
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Cognitive screening recommended for older adults in orthopedic rehab … Prioritize senior living residents in COVID-19-related funding: ASHA … Asthma drug Singulair and generic to get ‘black box’ warning … LGBTQ+ elders are a socially isolated, vulnerable population, asserts the National Academies
Best care transitions and readmission rates tied to post-discharge care support for 90 days
Clinician support for up to 90 days after a care transition lowers the odds of hospital readmission and leads to better medication continuity.
A whole new world: 15% growth in post-acute care among 30-year nursing home industry changes
The population of residents served by nursing homes has undergone dramatic changes since the call for an overhaul in 1987, a recent study shows.
