Characteristics of the patients discharged to home; A prospective observational study in a local acute care hospital - Characteristics of the patients discharged to home; A prospective observational study

Total 285 patients agreed to participate. With adjustment by where the patient was admitted from, living alone, Cognitive function scores, and Barthel index, multivariable analysis for each factor following were associated with home discharge: being less informed about LTC insurance; cost of home-visit medical, nursing, or LTC services; shorter hospital stays; close proximity between patient and caregiver; main caregiver being female; and life expectancy of over 6 months (P<0.05).