Post-acute care referral in United States of America: a multiregional study of factors associated with referral destination in a cohort of patients with coronary artery bypass graft or valve replacement

Post-acute care referral in United States of America: a multiregional study of factors associated with referral destination in a cohort of patients with coronary artery bypass graft or valve replacement

Abstract Background The use of post-acute care (PAC) for cardiovascular conditions is highly variable across geographical regions. Although PAC benefits include lower readmission rates, better clinical outcomes, and lower mortality, referral patterns vary widely, raising concerns about substandard c...

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Main Authors: Ineen Sultana, Madhav Erraguntla, Hye-Chung Kum, Dursun Delen, Mark Lawley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
Subjects:
Post-acute care
Patient discharge
Referral
Length of stay
Coronary artery bypass
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12911-019-0955-0

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