Hospital At Home For Older Frequent Hospital Users: Present And Future Of A Healthcare Challenge

Hospital At Home For Older Frequent Hospital Users: Present And Future Of A Healthcare Challenge

Frequent hospital users (FHUs) show high risk of clinical instability. A hospital-at-home (HaH) service (“GIROT”) was created in Florence, Italy, to reduce hospitalizations in older adults vulnerable to hospital-related complications.

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Comprehensive geriatric care and early identification of age-related health risks can help older adults maintain independence and improve quality of life. For U.S. healthcare systems facing a growing aging population, proactive and coordinated care strategies may reduce hospitalizations, support healthy aging, and optimize long-term healthcare resources.

 



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