Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Identifying Factors Associated With Prolonged Hospitalizations for Community‐Dwelling Veterans Living With Dementia
ABSTRACT Background People living with dementia (PLWD) are more likely to be hospitalized and have longer hospital stays compared with the general population. Prolonged hospitalizations are associated with inpatient complications, functional decline, and mortality. This study aimed to identify patient‐level factors associated with prolonged hospitalizations for PLWD. Methods Secondary analysis of a stepped‐wedge, cluster randomized trial that enrolled community‐dwelling older adults hospitalized for at least 2 days …