7/10 (AMSTAR rating from Program in Policy Decision-making)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
USA (42); Australia (9); Canada (8); Taiwan (4); Hong Kong (3); Norway (3); UK (England) (2); UK (Scotland) (2); France (1); Ireland (1); Netherlands (1); Singapore (1); Sweden (1)
Global/regional focus
Not yet available
Country focus
USA (42); Australia (9); Canada (8); Taiwan (4); Hong Kong (3); Norway (3); UK (England) (2); UK (Scotland) (2); France (1); Ireland (1); Netherlands (1); Singapore (1); Sweden (1)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
s
Additional details about the research
Type of document
Systematic review addressing other questions
Type of question
Not effectiveness
Focus
Specific
Target
Health system
Priority Area
Not applicable
Health system topic(s)
Governance arrangements
Organizational authority
Ownership
Delivery arrangements
By whom care is provided
System - Need, demand & supply
Workplace conditions - Provider satisfaction
Skill mix - Multidisciplinary teams
Staff - Workload/workflow/intensity
Where care is provided
Site of service delivery
Physical structure, facilities & equipment
Continuity of care
With what supports is care provided
Health record systems
Theme
Domain
Diseases
Non-communicable diseases
Sectors
Primary care
Hospital care
Long-term care
Providers
Physician
Nurse
Allied health professional
Publication details
Citation
Dwyer R, Stoelwinder J, Gabbe B, Lowthian J. Unplanned transfer to emergency departments for elderly residents of aged care facilities: A review of patient and organizational factors. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 2015;16(7):551-562.