The global aging population presents significant challenges for healthcare systems, with projections indicating that by 2050, individuals aged 65 and above will total 1.6 billion. Older adults, often experience chronic conditions and face frequent transitions in care, which can result in fragmented care and increased risks. Communication issues, poor discharge planning, and lack of standardized procedures contribute to patient safety concerns during these transitions. Addressing such risks through effective organizational interventions is crucial for improving patient outcomes. Existing research often isolates organizational risks and interventions, overlooking their combined impact on patient safety across care settings. Therefore, this systematic umbrella review aims to identify and synthesize organizational risk factors and interventions related to patient safety outcomes in transitions of care, including a hospital admission or an emergency department visit, for older adults aged 65 and above.
Keywords: Geriatric patients, Older adults, Organizational interventions, Organizational risk factors, Patient safety, Systematic umbrella review, Transitional care, Transitions of care
BMC health services research
Journal Article
English
41803888
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