Comparative Effectiveness of Transitional Care Services in Patients Discharged from the Hospital with Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

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Authors

Harriette G.C. Van Spall · Impact

Tahseen Rahman · McMaster University

Oliver Mytton · University of Cambridge

Chinthanie Ramasundarahettige · Population Health Research Institute

Quazi Ibrahim · Population Health Research Institute

Conrad Kabali · Public Health Ontario

Michiel Coppens

Abstract

Nurse home visits and DMCs decrease all-cause mortality after hospitalization for HF. Along with NCM, they also reduce all-cause readmissions, with no significant difference in comparative effectiveness. These services reduce healthcare system costs to varying degrees.

Topics & Keywords

Heart Failure Treatment and Management Chronic Disease Management Strategies Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Heart Failure

Volume 19, Issue 11, pp. 1427-1443

DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.765

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 18.91