Improving evidence-based grouping of transitional care strategies in hospital implementation using statistical tools and expert review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As health systems transition to value-based care, improving transitional care (TC) remains a priority. Hospitals implementing evidence-based TC models often adapt them to local contexts. However, limited research has evaluated which groups of TC strategies, or transitional care activities, commonly implemented by hospitals correspond with improved patient outcomes. In order to identify TC strategy groups for evaluation, we applied a data-driven approach informed by literature review and expert opinion.

Methods

Based on a review of evidence-based TC models and the literature, focus groups with patients and family caregivers identifying what matters most to them during care transitions, and expert review, the Project ACHIEVE team identified 22 TC strategies to evalu

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7791839 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature