Why the study?
Patients with COPD and CHF are at high risk of readmission, but evidence is conflicting on whether timely primary care provider follow-up reduces that risk.
Population
16 participants (eight patients and eight caregivers) admitted with COPD or CHF across three acute care hospitals
Design
Qualitative study with semi-structured interviews
Key result
Patients and caregivers valued in-person follow-up with their primary care provider following hospital discharge for COPD or CHF due to the trust established through pre-existing longitudinal relationships.
Authors
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Supports emphasis on longitudinal PCP relationships after COPD/CHF discharge; leaves open effects on readmissions or outcomes.
Patients and caregivers value in-person primary care follow-up post-discharge primarily for the longitudinal relationship and care coordination, rather than specifically for preventing readmissions.
Griffiths et al. (2021) studied Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or congestive heart failure (CHF) (n=16). Primary care physician follow-up post-hospital discharge was evaluated on Patient and caregiver perspectives on the role of primary care provider follow-up after hospital discharge. Patients and caregivers valued in-person follow-up with their primary care provider following hospital discharge for COPD or CHF due to the trust established through pre-existing longitudinal relationships.