Research Article

Following Up on Clinical Recommendations in Transitions from Hospital to Nursing Home

Table 3

Types of recommendations not pursued by 6 months following hospital discharge.

RecommendationsTotal number of recommendations not completed (%)

Diagnostic procedures (%)3 (8)
Subspecialty referrals (%)13 (35)
Laboratory tests (%)9 (24)
Physical exam (%)2 (5)
Med changes (%)6 (16)
Other (%)4 (11)

Total37