Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Discharge Summary Forms01:31

Discharge Summary Forms

1.3K
The discharge summary is crucial as it enables a smooth transition from a healthcare facility to a patient's home or another care setting. This critical document facilitates seamless continuity of care, ensuring patients receive the necessary support and attention.
Here's a detailed look at the key components and guidelines for preparing a discharge summary:
1.3K
Oral Drug Delivery Systems: Delayed-Release Systems01:11

Oral Drug Delivery Systems: Delayed-Release Systems

93
Delayed-release drug delivery systems are specialized pharmaceutical formulations designed to postpone the release of active compounds until the drug reaches a specific region of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, typically the intestine. These systems are essential for drugs that may cause gastric irritation, are unstable in acidic environments, or need to exert therapeutic effects locally in the intestinal or colonic regions.The core feature of delayed-release systems is the use of enteric...
93
Planning Nursing Care I01:21

Planning Nursing Care I

6.3K
The planning phase of the nursing process helps nurses set priorities, outline patient-centered goals and expected outcomes, and tailor nursing interventions to align with the aligned care plan. Through the planning phase, the nurse applies critical thinking skills to align and develop interventions according to the patient's needs. It provides continuity of care allowing patients to receive the maximum benefit from treatment. It serves as a pilot plan for allocating individual staff to a...
6.3K
Modified-Release Drug Delivery Systems: Rate-Programmed I01:22

Modified-Release Drug Delivery Systems: Rate-Programmed I

76
Rate-programmed drug delivery systems (DDS) are designed to release drugs at specific, controlled rates to maintain consistent therapeutic levels. These systems are categorized based on their release mechanisms, including dissolution-controlled DDS, diffusion-controlled DDS, and combined dissolution-diffusion-controlled DDS.In dissolution-controlled DDS, the release rate depends on the slow dissolution of the drug itself or the surrounding matrix. Drugs with inherently slow dissolution rates,...
76
Modified-Release Drug Delivery Systems: Drug Release Characteristics01:22

Modified-Release Drug Delivery Systems: Drug Release Characteristics

113
Drug release from modified-release dosage forms is designed to achieve specific therapeutic effects by controlling the rate and extent of drug release. The classification of these drug release systems is based on key pharmacokinetic assumptions: drug disposition follows first-order kinetics, drug release is the rate-limiting step in absorption, and the released drug is rapidly and completely absorbed.There are four major models of drug release patterns. The first model is the slow zero-order...
113
Modified-Release Drug Delivery Systems: Rate-Programmed II01:19

Modified-Release Drug Delivery Systems: Rate-Programmed II

72
Rate-programmed drug delivery systems release drugs in a controlled manner to maintain therapeutic levels. Three main designs include reservoir, matrix, and hybrid systems.Reservoir systems consist of a drug core enclosed within a membrane that controls drug release. In non-swelling reservoir systems, polymers like ethyl cellulose or polymethacrylates are used. These do not hydrate in aqueous media and control release through membrane thickness, porosity, or insolubility. This type includes...
72

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Weight gain among children under five with severe malnutrition in therapeutic feeding programmes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

EClinicalMedicine·2025
Same author

Enhancing surgical navigation: a robust hand-eye calibration method for the Microsoft HoloLens 2.

International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery·2024
Same author

CRISPR-Cas9 engineering of the RAG2 locus via complete coding sequence replacement for therapeutic applications.

Nature communications·2023
Same author

Homology-Directed-Repair-Based Genome Editing in HSPCs for the Treatment of Inborn Errors of Immunity and Blood Disorders.

Pharmaceutics·2023
Same author

Genetic and ecological drivers of molt in a migratory bird.

Scientific reports·2023
Same author

Multiplex HDR for disease and correction modeling of SCID by CRISPR genome editing in human HSPCs.

Molecular therapy. Nucleic acids·2023
Same journal

Pressure ulcer healing in hospitalised older adults: a scoping review.

Nursing older people·2026
Same journal

Supporting effective shared decision-making with people with dementia.

Nursing older people·2026
Same journal

How to develop nursing student practice placement opportunities in care homes.

Nursing older people·2026
Same journal

Building resilience through adversity: exploring the experiences of older migrant women.

Nursing older people·2026
Same journal

Recognition and management of hearing loss in older adults in care homes.

Nursing older people·2026
Same journal

Performative empathy in dementia care: ethics and practice.

Nursing older people·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 14, 2026

Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
06:52

Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit

Published on: September 30, 2020

10.8K

Delayed discharge.

Daniel Allen

    Nursing Older People
    |September 30, 2016
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Delays in discharging elderly patients from hospitals are a significant financial burden, costing the National Health Service (NHS) £820 million annually. This highlights a critical issue in healthcare resource management.

    More Related Videos

    Measuring Delay Discounting in Humans Using an Adjusting Amount Task
    07:47

    Measuring Delay Discounting in Humans Using an Adjusting Amount Task

    Published on: January 9, 2016

    16.1K
    Delayed Intramyocardial Delivery of Stem Cells after Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in a Murine Model
    07:50

    Delayed Intramyocardial Delivery of Stem Cells after Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in a Murine Model

    Published on: September 3, 2020

    5.0K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Mar 14, 2026

    Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
    06:52

    Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit

    Published on: September 30, 2020

    10.8K
    Measuring Delay Discounting in Humans Using an Adjusting Amount Task
    07:47

    Measuring Delay Discounting in Humans Using an Adjusting Amount Task

    Published on: January 9, 2016

    16.1K
    Delayed Intramyocardial Delivery of Stem Cells after Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in a Murine Model
    07:50

    Delayed Intramyocardial Delivery of Stem Cells after Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in a Murine Model

    Published on: September 3, 2020

    5.0K

    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Health Economics

    Background:

    • Hospital discharge delays for older adults represent a substantial drain on National Health Service (NHS) resources.
    • The financial implications of inefficient patient flow are a growing concern within healthcare systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify the annual financial cost associated with delayed hospital discharges for elderly individuals.
    • To provide essential data for the National Audit Office (NAO) regarding healthcare expenditure.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of data from a National Audit Office (NAO) report.
    • Estimation of financial impact based on reported discharge delays.

    Main Results:

    • The annual cost of delayed discharges for older people from hospitals amounts to £820 million.
    • This figure underscores a significant inefficiency within the NHS.

    Conclusions:

    • Delayed hospital discharges for the elderly incur substantial financial losses for the NHS.
    • Addressing these delays is crucial for optimizing healthcare spending and improving patient care pathways.