Key result
A postdischarge telephone call by a nurse increased the rate of medical provider follow-up within 5 days compared to placebo or no call (54% vs 20% and 37%, respectively; p=0.04).
Why the study?
Does a postdischarge telephone call intervention improve discharge care plan adherence in older adults discharged home from the emergency department?
RCT (n=120)
randomized
No
Does a postdischarge telephone call intervention improve discharge care plan adherence in older adults discharged home from the emergency department?
Absolute Event Rate: 54% vs 37%
p-value: p=0.04
A postdischarge telephone call by a nurse significantly improved early follow-up with primary care providers for older adults discharged from the ED, though it did not reduce 35-day return visits.
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Supports nurse-led postdischarge calls to boost early follow-up adherence in older ED patients; extends randomized evidence on care transitions.
Biese et al. (2014) conducted an RCT in Discharged from the emergency department (n=120). Telephone call follow-up by a nurse vs. Placebo call or no call was evaluated on Follow up with medical providers within 5 days of ED visit (p=0.04). A postdischarge telephone call by a nurse increased the rate of medical provider follow-up within 5 days compared to placebo or no call (54% vs 20% and 37%, respectively; p=0.04).
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