Why the study?
Does the use of more recommended care transition processes reduce risk-standardized readmission rates?
Population
Ten clinical sites
Comparison
Use of more recommended care transition processes vs fewer processes
Design
Ten-site observational study
Authors
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Supports evaluation of transition processes; hypothesis-generating without randomized confirmation of effect.
Does the use of more recommended care transition processes reduce risk-standardized readmission rates?
Greater utilization of recommended care transition processes, including bridging personnel and community supports, is associated with lower readmission rates.
Pugh et al. (2021) studied this question.
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