Transitional Care Programs for Patients with High Nursing Activity Scores Reduce Unplanned Readmissions to Intensive Care Units.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: The main objective of a transitional care program (TCP) is to detect patients with early deterioration following intensive care unit (ICU) discharge in order to reduce unplanned ICU readmissions. Consensus on the effectiveness of TCPs in preventing unscheduled ICU readmissions remains lacking. In this case study assessing the effectiveness of TCP, we focused on the association of unplanned ICU readmission with high nursing activities scores (NASs), which are considered a risk factor for ICU readmission. Materials and Methods: This retrospective observational study analyzed the data of patients admitted to a single-center ICU between January 2016 and December 2019, with an NAS of >53 points at ICU discharge. The following data were extracted: pati

SUBMITTER: Haruna J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9693432 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature