These factors should be the target of specific rehabilitation in an attempt to reduce the risk of discharge to a nursing home and improve patient outcome.
A GEMS score of 2 or more is significantly associated with discharge to a residential or nursing home placement. This could be used to aid discharge planning and direct rehabilitation service provision.
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