Early supported discharge services
Early supported discharge (ESD) services aim to reduce length of stay in hospital by linking in-patient care with community rehabilitation centres and carer support, or encouraging home-based rehabilitation. True ESD services replace part of the inpatient care.
For current research and evidence-based recommendations see our Clinical Guidelines.
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