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This research aims to explore the incidence of permanent cognitive and physical impairment associated with transfers from long-term to acute care.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Permanent cognitive or physical impairment after transfer from long-term care to acute care: a retrospective cohort study

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This research aims to explore the incidence of permanent cognitive and physical impairment associated with transfers from long-term to acute care.
Retrospective cohort design conducted on long-term care residents
Analyzed transfer outcomes to emergency departments (ED)
Compared incidence of physical and cognitive impairment before and after adjustments for acute illness
Residents transferred to ED exhibited higher rates of permanent physical and cognitive impairment
After adjustments, transfer decisions showed no increased risk for severe impairment
Mortality rates decreased in residents transferred to acute care

Abstract

In unadjusted analyses, residents transferred to ED had a higher incidence of permanent physical impairment, cognitive impairment and mortality. After adjusting for acute illness, transfer decisions were not associated with changes in the risk of severe impairment and were associated with reduced mortality.

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Christina Yin

Mary Scott

Robert Talarico

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Age and Ageing

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University of Toronto

McMaster University

University of Hong Kong

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Permanent cognitive or physical impairment after transfer from long-term care to acute care: a retrospective cohort study

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