Improving transitions in acute stroke patients discharged to home: the Michigan stroke transitions trial (MISTT) protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For some stroke patients and caregivers, navigating the transition between hospital discharge and returning home is associated with substantial psychosocial and health-related challenges. Currently, no evidence-based standard of care exists that addresses the concerns of stroke patients and caregivers during the transition period. Objectives of the Michigan Stroke Transitions Trial (MISTT) are to test the impact of a social worker home-based case management program, as well as an online information and support resource, on patient and caregiver outcomes after returning home.

Methods

The Michigan Stroke Transitions Trial is a randomized, pragmatic, open (un-blinded), 3-group parallel designed superiority trial conducted in 3 Michigan hospitals. Eligible participant

SUBMITTER: Reeves MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5474297 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature