Affiliation:
1. Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brasil; Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares, Brasil
2. Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brasil
Abstract
Abstract Objective To identify interventions in the literature that assist in promoting functionality in older adults during the hospital-to-home transition. Method Integrative literature review with searches conducted between October and November 2022, in the following databases: MEDLINE, Lilacs, IBECS, BDENF, WoS, SCOPUS, CINAHL, and PEDro, using the MeSH terms: Aged, Transitional Care, and Functional Status, in any language, without temporal restriction, employing boolean operators OR and AND. Result A total of 2,123 papers were identified, with nine meeting the inclusion criteria, resulting in four categories: Health education; Active involvement of older adults and family caregivers; Multidisciplinary team involvement; Follow-up care post-hospital discharge. Conclusion The continuity of care post-hospital discharge through interventions aimed at maintaining and restoring functionality is a strategy that strengthens the autonomy and independence of older adults.
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