A pilot study testing a new transition of care model from hospital to the community for Hispanic/Latino adults with diabetes to reduce emergency department visits and hospital re-admissions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hispanic/Latino populations have the second highest prevalence of diabetes (12.5%) among ethnic minority groups in the USA. They also have higher rates of uncontrolled diabetes and diabetes-related complications. Approximately 29% of diabetes care costs are attributed to inpatient hospital care. To reduce hospital length of stay and re-admission rates for diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends a "structured discharge plan tailored to the individual patient with diabetes." However, limited research exists on the feasibility and applicability of a transition of care model specifically tailored for the Hispanic/Latino population.

Methods

We conducted a 2-year pilot study to develop a practical, patient-centered, and culturally competent transiti

SUBMITTER: Esteve LMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11438034 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature