Preventing readmissions through transitional care.
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DOI: 10.1097/01.nurse.0000512879.91386.22
Abstract: FREQUENT HOSPITAL readmissions of patients with heart failure and other chronic and advanced illnesses aren't acceptable in today's healthcare environment. Not only are readmissions an indicator of suboptimal care, they also cause unnecessary expense because… read more here.
Keywords: readmissions transitional; care; transitional care; preventing readmissions ... See more keywords
Preventing readmissions of COPD patients: more prospective studies are needed
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DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0097-2020
Abstract: Fortunately, less than one-third of patients with COPD experience frequent exacerbations [1]; however, these patients are the ones with a worse prognosis and the most challenging management. Particularly, those who experience severe exacerbations that require… read more here.
Keywords: patients prospective; studies needed; readmissions copd; copd patients ... See more keywords