Emergency Department Visits Before, After and During Integrated Home Care: A Time Series Analyses in Italy.

Sara Campagna Alessio Conti Valerio Dimonte Berchialla Paola Alberto Borraccino Maria Michela Gianino

Published in: International journal of health policy and management (2022)

IHC was effective in reducing ED visits, but expansion of IHC to include additional necessary services could further reduce ED visits. Investment in the creation of a structured, effective network of engaged professionals (including community care services and hospitals) is crucial to achieving this.

Keyphrases

emergency department
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