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Table 3 Distribution of unwanted incidents (N = 118)

From: Unwanted incidents during transition of geriatric patients from hospital to home: a prospective observational study

Distribution

Number of patients experiencing unwanted incidents (N = 118)

Number of unwanted incidents

(N = 146)

 

n (%)

n (%)

Incomplete CGA

9 (7.6)

9 (6.2)

Emotional problems

 

1

Cognitive impairments

 

3

Physical impairments

 

1

Clinical problems

 

3

Social problems

 

1

Exchange of information

27 (22.9)

36 (24.7)

In the GEMU

 

8

In the PHC

 

13

Between the GEMU and the PHC

 

15

Drug administration regime

36 (30.5)

46 (31.5)

In the PHC

  

   • Wrong drug/incorrect dosage

 

16

   • Drug not given within 24 hours after discharge

 

8

   • No written information on drug regimen in patients' homes

 

8

   • Medication not taken by patient as prescribed

 

10

In the GEMU

 

4

Assistance provided from the PHC

23 (19.5)

25 (17.1)

Patient not controlled by GP as recommended by the GEMU

 

5

Disagreement between services appointed and services offered

 

20

Other unwanted incidents

23 (19.5)

29 (19.9)

Resolution from discharge-planning meeting not suitable

 

11

Poor cooperation between HS and patient/caregiver

 

14

Not possible to implement resolution from discharge-planning meeting

 

4

  1. CGA = comprehensive geriatric assessment; GEMU = geriatric evaluation and management unit; PHC = primary health care; GP = general practitioner; HS = home services