Key result
Older adults aged 65-84 years had a higher reach rate for automated post-discharge telephone calls compared to those ≤64 years (84.3% vs. 78.9%; AME 5.52%, 95% CI 3.58-7.45%).
Why the study?
It was unknown whether and how older adults engage with automated post-hospital discharge telephone follow-up programs, and the prevalence of their post-discharge issues remained unclear.
Do older adults engage with automated post-hospital discharge telephone programs compared to younger adults?
Comparison
Patients aged 65-84 years and >=85 years vs <=64 years
Design
Observational cohort study
Follow-up
3 days post-discharge
Authors
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May guide age-specific outreach in geriatric follow-up; hypothesis-generating for adherence outcomes.
Observational (n=18,076)
No
Do older adults engage with automated post-hospital discharge telephone programs compared to younger adults?
Effect estimate: AME 5.52% (95% CI 3.58%-7.45%)
Absolute Event Rate: 84.3% vs 78.9%
Automated post-hospital telephone follow-up is feasible and effectively reaches older adults, who frequently require assistance with follow-up plans and appointments.
Harrison et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Post-hospital discharge (n=18,076). Older age (65-84 years) vs. Age ≤64 years was evaluated on Call reach rate (AME 5.52%, 95% CI 3.58%-7.45%). Older adults aged 65-84 years had a higher reach rate for automated post-discharge telephone calls compared to those ≤64 years (84.3% vs. 78.9%; AME 5.52%, 95% CI 3.58-7.45%).
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