Table 2 Characteristics of the institutions
Site | Type, disciplines | Number of beds | Time between start of implementation and evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|
A (pilot ward) | University hospital Surgical intensive care All surgical disciplines (transplantation: kidney only) | 22 | 2Â years 6Â months |
B (pilot ward) | University hospital Acute geriatrics Assessment of geriatric patients with multiple chronic diseases and acute deterioration | 28 | 2Â years 6Â months |
C | Community hospital Rehabilitation and care after cerebrovascular insult Treatment and care for dementia | 46 | 7Â months |
D | Cantonal hospital Medical and surgical intensive care No cardiac- and neurosurgery, no transplantations Limited therapy of severe respiratory insufficiency | 10 | 7Â months |
E | Private hospital Medical and surgical intensive care No cardiac- and neurosurgery, no transplantations Limited therapy of severe respiratory insufficiency | 6 | 1Â year 5Â months |