Key result
Retrospective review of readmissions by hospitalists using reflective practice led to a sustained decrease in 30-day hospital readmissions for one year.
Why the study?
Does reflective practice by hospitalists reduce 30-day hospital readmissions in patients discharged from a tertiary care academic medical center?
Population
170 patients discharged by hospitalists and readmitted to a tertiary care academic medical center.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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May support reflective practice to lower readmissions; hypothesis-generating and requires randomized confirmation before adoption.
Observational (n=170)
No
Does reflective practice by hospitalists reduce 30-day hospital readmissions in patients discharged from a tertiary care academic medical center?
Reflective practice by hospitalists reviewing their own patients' readmissions may be an effective strategy to decrease 30-day hospital readmissions.
Kashiwagi et al. (2015) conducted an observational in 30-day hospital readmissions (n=170). Retrospective review using reflective practice was evaluated on 30-day hospital readmissions. Retrospective review of readmissions by hospitalists using reflective practice led to a sustained decrease in 30-day hospital readmissions for one year.
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