2.2.1. Hospital care

Bibliographic Records

Population ageing as a factor in configuring demand for hospital care in the Greek region. The case of Kalamata΄s General Hospital

The present paper examines the quantitative characteristics of the burden that a local hospital (General Hospital of Kalamata) bears as a result of the ageing of the local population (Messenia prefecture), taking into thorough consideration the high demand for hospital

The ageing of population as a factor of configuration of demand for hospital care in the Greek region. The case of Kalamata΄s General Hospital

The present paper examines the quantitative characteristics of the burden that a local hospital (General Hospital of Kalamata) bears as a result of the ageing of the local population (Messenia prefecture), taking into thorough consideration the excessive demand for hospital

The role of the nutritional status of hospitalized patients in the development of hospital acquired infections

Malnutrition in the elderly is a problem caused by several factors, with increased incidence in hospitals and in geriatric care units. The relation between malnutrition and infections is well documented. The aims of the present study were: 1) an assessment

Measuring case-mix and outcomes for older people in acute hospital care across Europe: the development and potential of the ACMEplus instrument.

To identify case-mix variables, measured shortly after admission, to be included in a patient classification system (ACMEplus) that best explains hospital outcome for older people in different health care systems.DESIGN: Observational prospective cohort study collecting patient factors (sociodemographics, functional, mental,

A Qualitative Case Study to Evaluate the Organizational Aspects of a Telehealth Service Introduction in a Greek Hospital

Presentation of the evaluation of the organizational aspects of the introduction of tele-health services at the outpatient department of the Regional University Hospital of Larissa, Greece within the context of the Renewing Health Project

Hospital at home: A new model of high quality clinical community care

In recent years the various social, financial and demographic challenges of health systems worldwide have forced a reorientation of social and national organizations towards new forms of community health care. “Hospital at home” is one of the new models that