Search results for "Readmissions"
Wearable sensor reduces heart failure rehospitalization, industry study finds
A temporary wearable device plus additional remote monitoring reduced heart failure readmissions by 38% among high-risk patients, a manufacturer's trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/15/4.htm
15 Oct 2024
Break the cycle of COPD exacerbations
New concepts in the field of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include pre-COPD, which is defined by normal spirometry in the presence of symptoms, and PRISm, or preserved ratio impaired spirometry.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/11/break-the-cycle-of-copd-exacerbations.htm
1 Nov 2024
PCP follow-up after surgery associated with lower readmission rates
Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized for an emergency general surgery condition had a 67% lower adjusted risk for readmission if they had a follow-up appointment with a primary care physician (PCP) within 30 days of discharge.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/03/4.htm
3 Oct 2023
Hospital readmission rates do not vary widely among primary care physicians
Among 4,230 primary care physicians in Texas, one had a 30-day readmission rate significantly higher than the mean of 12.9%, while none had a significantly lower rate.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/05/21/2.htm
21 May 2019
Primary care-staffed transition clinic may cut readmissions
A postdischarge transition clinic staffed by a primary care physician and other clinicians appeared to reduce readmission risk in a vulnerable patient population.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/clinics.htm
1 Jan 2016
Progress and limitations on vaccines, strokes and readmissions in COVID-19
A report warned that a few health care workers developed COVID-19 shortly after vaccination, and studies showed that strokes were rare in COVID-19 patients but readmissions could not be predicted easily.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/09/1.htm
9 Feb 2021
Smallest practices successfully preventing readmissions
More doctors in a practice can lead to higher hospital readmission rates, a study found. Small practices can take big steps in keeping their patients healthy after discharge.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/03/readmissions.htm
1 Mar 2015
Postpartum hypertension found to continue after birth in 80% of patients, study finds
The cohort study of patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy highlights the importance of remote blood pressure monitoring programs and improved tools for risk stratification, according to its authors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/06/18/5.htm
18 Jun 2024
Lower glucose levels before hospital discharge associated with readmission, death in diabetes patients
Even near-normal glucose levels on the last day of hospitalization were associated with increased risk for readmission and postdischarge mortality, and these risks increased as patients' glucose levels decreased.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/05/07/2.htm
7 May 2019
Anxiety, depression treatment linked with improved outcomes in cardiovascular disease
Patients who had been hospitalized and had both cardiovascular disease and a mental health condition were 75% less likely to be readmitted if they received psychotherapy and medication for their anxiety or depression.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/26/4.htm
26 Mar 2024