Discharge Communication and the Achievement of Lifestyle and Behavioral Changes Post-Stroke in the Transitions of Care Stroke Disparities Study.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: This study identifies the association between patient perception of discharge education/resources and adequate transitions of care (ATOC) (i.e., patient achievement of at least 75% of recommended positive behaviors and activities within 30 days post-stroke hospitalization). Methods: The analysis measured the association between sufficient discharge communication (SDC) (i.e., patient receipt of sufficient diet education, sufficient toxic habit cessation education, if applicable, and scheduled medical follow-up appointment) and ATOC within 30 days post-discharge overall and by race/ethnicity [non-Hispanic White (NHW), non-Hispanic Black (NHB), and Hispanic] in the Transitions of Care Stroke Disparities Study (TCSD-S) (2018-2023). Results: In our sample (N = 1

SUBMITTER: Johnson KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11556598 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature