title: A discharge scoring system for patients with total hip replacement.
abstract: Total hip replacement is a common and expensive procedure. Any attempt to shorten the length of hospital stay safely is desirable. Proposes a scoring system specifically designed for this patient population, to determine the optimal timing of safe discharge and postacute care placement. Discusses its implications for the quality of patient care.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wong
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000592:standards*; D002170:Canada; D015897:Comorbidity; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients / Q000145:classification*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000592:standards*; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012944:Social Support; D019467:Subacute Care