Effects of an Intensive Discharge Intervention on Medication Adherence, Glycemic Control, and Readmission Rates in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

201926 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Cherlie Magny‐Normilus · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Nyryan Nolido · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Jorge Chiquie Borges · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Maureen Brady · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Stephanie Labonville · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Deborah Williams · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Jane H. Soukup

Abstract

The intervention was associated with improvements in glycemic control, with nonsignificant trends toward greater medication adherence. Further research is needed to optimize and successfully implement interventions to improve patient safety and health outcomes during care transitions.

Topics & Keywords

Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Diabetes Management and Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Patient Safety

Volume 17, Issue 2, pp. 73-80

DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000601

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