Criteria for determining optimal time of discharge after total hip replacement.
Total hip replacement is a common and expensive procedure and any attempt to shorten the length of hospital stay safely is desirable. This paper proposes a scoring system specifically designed for this patient population, to determine the optimal timing of safe discharge and post-acute care placement. The authors discuss the implications for the quality of patient care.
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D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011787:Quality of Health Care