Randomised controlled pragmatic clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of a discharge follow-up phone call on 30-day hospital readmissions: balancing pragmatic and explanatory design considerations
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019600
Abstract: Introduction Hospital readmissions within 30 days are a healthcare quality problem associated with increased costs and poor health outcomes. Identifying interventions to improve patients’ successful transition from inpatient to outpatient care is a continued challenge. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: trial; discharge follow; phone call; discharge ... See more keywords
Abstract TP368: The Impact of Hospital Based Specialist Physicians Conducting Post-Discharge Follow-Up Phone Calls at a Comprehensive Stroke Center
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DOI: 10.1161/str.51.suppl_1.tp368
Abstract: Background: As a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC), The Joint Commission requires post-discharge follow-up phone calls to be conducted within 7 days of discharge for all complex stroke patients. Purpose: To develop and sustain a feasible… read more here.
Keywords: stroke; post discharge; phone calls; follow phone ... See more keywords