We aimed (1) to describe changes in daily activity proportion, (2) to describe mobility during an acute hospitalization, and (3) to assess their associations with institutionalization and survival within 3 months.
This study examined the transitions between different mood (depressive symptoms) states among residents of long-term care (LTC) homes during the first 2 waves of COVID-19. It also examined the transitions from these mood states to terminal clinical outcomes.
Growing demand for intermediate care, combined with nurse shortages, is increasing the pressure on the accessibility of these services. This study uses simulation as an innovative approach to assess the effectiveness of policy interventions on waiting times and hospital admissions, aiming to identify strat...