Physical, Cognitive and Social Characteristics of Frail Older Adults Associated With Their Discharge Destination Following Hospitalization

Manon K. van Leeuwen, Marieke S. van Dam, Frederique A. de Croock, Inge J. Perquin, Thea P. M, Vliet Vlieland, Maaike G. J, Frederiek van den Bos, Department of Physical Therapy, University Medical Center Leiden, The Netherlands, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Gerontology , University Medical Center Leiden, The Netherlands, Department of Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, University Medical Center Leiden, The Netherlands, Department of Clinical Epidemiology, University Medical Center Leiden, The Netherlands

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on June 24, 2026

Abstract

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Early identification of discharge destination is an important aspect of hospital care for frail older adults. This retrospective cohort study examined whether physical, cognitive and social functioning assessments at admission are associated with ...