The effect of a telephone follow-up call for older patients, discharged home from the emergency department on health-related outcomes: a systematic review of controlled studies

ConclusionsNo benefits of a scripted TFU call from a nurse were found on health services utilization and discharge plan adherence by older patients after ED discharge. As the number of high-quality studies was limited, more research is needed to determine the effect and feasibility of TFU in different older populations.PROSPERO registration number CRD42019141403.
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research