Andrew P Sindone, Andrea Driscoll, Ralph Audehm, Aaron L Sverdlov, James McVeigh, Wai Ping Alicia Chan, Annabel Hickey, Ingrid Hopper, Tim Chang, Andrew Maiorana, John J Atherton
Hospitalisations for heart failure (HF) are associated with high rates of readmission and death, the most vulnerable period being within the first few weeks post-hospital discharge. Effective transition of care from hospital to community settings for patients with HF can help reduce readmission and mortality over the vulnerable period, and improve long-term outcomes for patients, their family or carers, and the healthcare system. Planning and communication underpin a seamless transition of care, by ensuring that the changes to patients' management initiated in hospital continue to be implemented following discharge and in the long term...
April 30, 2024: Heart, Lung & Circulation