Post-acute care
Research Findings
View publications, including policy briefs, working papers, and journal articles, on Post-acute care:
Recaps
View one-page summary Recaps of key findings from the Rural Health Research Centers on Post-acute care:
- Post-Acute Care in Rural Areas: The Role of Swing Beds and Nursing Homes
Date: 03/2024
Patients who have received acute care services, but are not ready to safely return home, may transition to post-acute care (PAC). The PAC phase acts as a bridge between the hospital and the next steps to recovery. This Recap examines the roles that swing beds and nursing homes have in PAC.
Projects on this Topic
Learn more about the research questions guiding each study, the lead researcher for each, and when the Research Center anticipates releasing completed product(s) under each project.
- Currently, there are 6 research projects underway to explore this issue.
- In the past, 23 research projects have been completed on Post-acute care.