Key result
A social work-led care coordination intervention significantly improved the likelihood of not being readmitted within 30 days compared to usual care (RR 1.222; 95% CI 1.063-1.405; p=0.003).
Why the study?
Does a social work-led care coordination intervention reduce within-30-day hospital readmission in hospitalized moderate- and high-risk patients age 50 years or older?
RCT (n=89)
Does a social work-led care coordination intervention reduce within-30-day hospital readmission in hospitalized moderate- and high-risk patients age 50 years or older?
Relative Risk: 1.222 (95% CI 1.063–1.405)
p-value: p=.003
A time-efficient care coordination intervention by MSW interns significantly reduces 30-day hospital readmissions in moderate- to high-risk older adults.
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Supports adoption of social work-led care coordination in discharge planning for older adults; extends randomized evidence on care transition models.
Bronstein et al. (2015) conducted an RCT in Moderate- and high-risk hospitalized patients (n=89). Social work-led care coordination intervention vs. Usual care was evaluated on Likelihood of not being readmitted within 30 days (RR 1.222, 95% CI 1.063-1.405, p=.003). A social work-led care coordination intervention significantly improved the likelihood of not being readmitted within 30 days compared to usual care (RR 1.222; 95% CI 1.063-1.405; p=0.003).
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