Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Effects of home-based intervention on unplanned readmissions and out-of-hospital deaths.
To determine the effect of a home-based intervention (HBI) on the frequency of unplanned readmission and out-of-hospital death among patients discharged home from acute hospital care. ⋯ Among high-risk patients discharged from acute hospital care, HBI is beneficial in limiting unplanned readmissions and reducing risk of out-of-hospital death. It may be particularly cost-effective if applied selectively to patients with a history of frequent unplanned hospital admission.