Effectiveness of Peri-Discharge Complex Interventions for Reducing 30-Day Readmissions among COPD Patients: Overview of Systematic Reviews and Network Meta-Analysis.
Claire C W ZhongCharlene Hoi-Lam WongWilliam K W CheungEng Kiong YeohChi Tim HungBenjamin Hon Kei YipEliza Lai Yi WongSamuel Yeung Shan Yeung Shan WongVincent Chi-Ho ChungPublished in: International journal of integrated care (2022)
Peri-discharge complex interventions may not differ from usual care in reducing 30-day all-cause readmissions among COPD patients but some are more effective for lowering 30-day COPD-related readmission. Thus, complex intervention comprising core components of patient education, self-management, patient-centred discharge instructions, and telephone follow up may be considered for implementation, but further evaluation is warranted.
Keyphrases
- systematic review
- end stage renal disease
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- healthcare
- randomized controlled trial
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- prognostic factors
- lung function
- quality improvement
- primary care
- palliative care
- air pollution
- patient reported outcomes
- chronic pain
- pain management