Ensuring continuity of patient care across the healthcare interface: Telephone follow-up post-hospitalization.
Mohanad M OdehClaire ScullinGlenda FlemingMichael G ScottRobert HorneJames C McElnayPublished in: British journal of clinical pharmacology (2019)
Pharmacist-led postdischarge structured TFU intervention can reduce 30- and 90-day readmission rates. Positive impacts were noted on time to readmission, length of hospital stay upon readmission, healthcare costs, patient beliefs about medicines, patient self-reported adherence and satisfaction.