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Caregiver Engagement During Care Transition Cuts Hospital Readmission

A recent study found that caregiver engagement while facilitating care transitions can improve patient outcomes such as reducing hospital readmission.

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By Sarai Rodriguez

- Transitioning patients from one setting to another is an especially vulnerable time that can result in adverse effects. According to new data, caregiver engagement across healthcare transitions of chronically ill adults is integral to preventing hospital readmission, leading to better patient outcomes.

The meta-analysis of 54 studies involving over 31,000 patients added evidence proving the value of caregivers and their support to patients following discharge.

When the care team actively partners with caregivers in not only needs assessments and education prior to discharge, but also telemedicine follow-up post-discharge, care teams can improve care coordination, the press release stated.