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F W Murphy

    British Medical Journal
    |May 28, 1977
    PubMed
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    A significant number of patients in surgical and orthopedic wards do not require acute care, leading to prolonged hospital stays. Addressing social factors and improving care coordination are crucial to reduce these long-stay patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Healthcare Management
    • Social Work in Healthcare

    Background:

    • Prolonged hospital stays for patients lacking medical necessity strain acute care resources.
    • Identifying social factors contributing to long-term occupancy is essential for efficient bed management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify the prevalence of patients without medical need in surgical and orthopedic wards.
    • To identify characteristics of patients at risk of becoming long-stay due to social reasons.
    • To propose interventions for reducing social long-stay patients in acute care settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Cross-sectional survey of 325 surgical and orthopedic beds.
    • Analysis of 265 occupied beds to identify patients without acute medical need.
    • Data collection on patient demographics, length of stay, and discharge/transfer plans.

    Main Results:

    • 43 (16%) of occupied beds were filled by patients without medical need for acute care.
    • Median length of stay for these patients was 40 weeks.
    • Risk factors included being female, over 75, living alone, and admission for trauma (e.g., fractured femur, head injury).
    • 12 patients (28%) had no discharge or transfer plan.

    Conclusions:

    • Social factors significantly contribute to long-stay patients in acute hospital beds.
    • Interventions should focus on changing attitudes, revising care planning, improving inter-service teamwork, optimizing bed allocation, and enhancing rehabilitation services.