Interventions for Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates: The Role of Hospice and Palliative Care
Cherlin EJ, Brewster AL, Curry LA, Canavan ME, Hurzeler R, Bradley EH. Interventions for Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates: The Role of Hospice and Palliative Care. American Journal Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine® 2016, 34: 748-753. PMID: 27443281, DOI: 10.1177/1049909116660276.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of readmissionHospital readmission ratesPalliative careUse of hospiceReadmission ratesIntegration of hospiceHospital site visitsRole of hospicePosthospital settingUnplanned readmissionHospice servicesHospital staffPatientsStudy of hospitalsSecondary analysisReadmissionHospitalHospiceClinical groupsCareAppropriate useConstant comparative methodDiscussion guideRiskStandard discussion guideWhat Works in Readmissions Reduction
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