Association Between Early Outpatient Visits and Readmissions After Ischemic Stroke [Original Articles]

Conclusions:
Thirty-day outpatient follow-up was associated with a small reduction in hospital readmission among elderly patients with stroke discharged home. Further work should assess how outpatient care may be improved to further reduce readmissions.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Terman, S. W., Reeves, M. J., Skolarus, L. E., Burke, J. F. Tags: Health Services, Quality and Outcomes, Ischemic Stroke Original Articles Source Type: research