Structured Telephonic Consultation to Decrease Heart Failure Readmissions
The cost of caring for patients with heart failure (HF) creates an economic burden for care providers. Structured telephonic consultation between nurses and patients with HF within 48 hours after hospital discharge to review self-care instructions and health maintenance and promotion activities is a...
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Published in | Medsurg nursing Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 153 - 172 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Pitman
Jannetti Publications, Inc
01.05.2018
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc |
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Online Access | Get full text |
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Summary: | The cost of caring for patients with heart failure (HF) creates an economic burden for care providers. Structured telephonic consultation between nurses and patients with HF within 48 hours after hospital discharge to review self-care instructions and health maintenance and promotion activities is a simple yet effective intervention to decrease 30-day readmission rates. |
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ISSN: | 1092-0811 2995-4037 |