A Randomized Trial of Primary Intensive Care to Reduce Hospital Admissions in Patients with High Utilization of Inpatient Services
Sledge WH, Brown KE, Levine JM, Fiellin DA, Chawarski M, White WD, O'Connor PG. A Randomized Trial of Primary Intensive Care to Reduce Hospital Admissions in Patients with High Utilization of Inpatient Services. Population Health Management 2006, 9: 328-338. PMID: 17115880, DOI: 10.1089/dis.2006.9.328.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital admissionIntensive careFunctional statusInpatient servicesHealth outcomesUrban primary care clinicFrequent hospital admissionsEmergency department visitsMedication Adherence ScalePrimary care patientsPrimary care clinicsHealth care useRandomized clinical trialsOverall functional statusCase management interventionComprehensive multidisciplinary assessmentNumber of admissionsMental health functionPIC patientsUsual careClinic visitsCare patientsControlled TrialsDepartment visitsCare clinics