Why the study?
Does comprehensive discharge planning with postdischarge support reduce readmission rates in older patients with congestive heart failure?
Population
older patients with congestive heart failure
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Supports implementation of comprehensive discharge planning with postdischarge support in older HF patients; strengthens evidence for readmission reduction without added costs.
Does comprehensive discharge planning with postdischarge support reduce readmission rates in older patients with congestive heart failure?
Comprehensive discharge planning and postdischarge support are effective in reducing readmissions and improving outcomes in older patients with heart failure.
Phillips et al. (2004) studied this question.