Key result
Among 500 heart failure patients readmitted within 6 months, the most common reasons for readmission were lack of counselling (40%), medication under-dosing (15%), and non-compliance (12%).
Why the study?
Relatively little is known about the actual causes of heart failure readmission from the perspective of patients, who are well positioned to identify underlying factors related to drug compliance.
What are the patient-reported reasons for hospital readmission in chronic heart failure patients?
Cohort (n=500)
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What are the patient-reported reasons for hospital readmission in chronic heart failure patients?
Lack of counseling and medication non-compliance are major patient-reported factors contributing to heart failure readmissions, highlighting the need for improved patient education.
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Should not yet change HF discharge practice; leaves open whether counseling and adherence gaps causally drive preventable readmissions.
Han W. Tun (2021) conducted a cohort in Heart failure (n=500). Medication compliance and lifestyle factors was evaluated on Patient-reported reasons for hospital readmission. Among 500 heart failure patients readmitted within 6 months, the most common reasons for readmission were lack of counselling (40%), medication under-dosing (15%), and non-compliance (12%).
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