Using Telehealth to Reduce All-Cause 30-Day Hospital Readmissions among Heart Failure Patients Receiving Skilled Home Health Services.
The reduction of all-cause hospital readmission among heart failure (HF) patients is a national priority. Telehealth is one strategy employed to impact this sought-after patient outcome. Prior research indicates varied results on all-cause hospital readmission highlighting the need to understand telehealth processes and optimal strategies in improving patient outcomes.
Author(s): O'Connor, Melissa, Asdornwised, Usavadee, Dempsey, Mary Louise, Huffenberger, Ann, Jost, Sandra, Flynn, Danielle, Norris, Anne
DOI: 10.4338/ACI-2015-11-SOA-0157