Comparisons of readmissions and mortality based on post-discharge ambulatory follow-up services received by stroke patients discharged home: a register-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have focused on post-discharge ambulatory care for stroke patients and subsequent differences in readmission and mortality rates. Identifying groups at higher risk according to services received is important when planning post-discharge follow-up in ambulatory care. According to a recent Whitepaper by the Norwegian Government, patients receiving ambulatory care should have follow-up with a general practitioner (GP) within 14 days of hospital discharge.

Methods

All home discharged stroke cases occurring in Oslo from 2009 to 2014 were included. 90- and 365-day all-cause readmissions and mortality were compared separately for patients categorized based on services received (no services, home nursing, ambulatory rehabilitation and home nursing with ambulat

SUBMITTER: Swanson JO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6321669 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature