Type of Submission
Poster
Keywords
CHF, congestive heart failure, readmission, 30 day, rates, nurse, education, nursing education, teaching, methods, upon discharge, heart failure, continued, hospitalization
Abstract
Aim: To evaluate if continuing the education of Congest Heart Failure patients post-discharge will decrease the amount of readmissions within 6 months of discharge.
Background: Causes for decreased readmission rates in Congestive Heart Failure patients have been evaluated in multiple studies. The evaluation of the current research showed having discharge education and post- discharge follow-ups decreased the rate of readmission within 6 months. There is a sufficient amount of evidence supporting the implementation of education upon discharge and follow-ups of Congestive Heart Failure patients.
Data Source: Databases and search engines used included: PubMed, OneSearch, CINAHL, DogPile, and Google. Of 25 articles read, 10 articles were included in the review of literature.
Results: Three specific forms of patient education were reviewed. These included a telephone follow up program, six months of continued patient education, and a plan tailored to the individual needs of the patient. All three interventions were effective in showing a decrease in readmission rates.
Conclusion: Increased time of continued education is believed to be effective in decreasing the readmission of Congestive Heart Failure patients within 30 days of discharge.
Faculty Sponsor or Advisor’s Name
Amy Voris & Carrie Keib
Campus Venue
Stevens Student Center
Location
Cedarville, OH
Start Date
4-1-2015 11:00 AM
End Date
4-1-2015 2:00 PM
Creative Commons License
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Research Paper
Effect of Continuous Education on Readmission Rates for CHF Patients
Cedarville, OH
Aim: To evaluate if continuing the education of Congest Heart Failure patients post-discharge will decrease the amount of readmissions within 6 months of discharge.
Background: Causes for decreased readmission rates in Congestive Heart Failure patients have been evaluated in multiple studies. The evaluation of the current research showed having discharge education and post- discharge follow-ups decreased the rate of readmission within 6 months. There is a sufficient amount of evidence supporting the implementation of education upon discharge and follow-ups of Congestive Heart Failure patients.
Data Source: Databases and search engines used included: PubMed, OneSearch, CINAHL, DogPile, and Google. Of 25 articles read, 10 articles were included in the review of literature.
Results: Three specific forms of patient education were reviewed. These included a telephone follow up program, six months of continued patient education, and a plan tailored to the individual needs of the patient. All three interventions were effective in showing a decrease in readmission rates.
Conclusion: Increased time of continued education is believed to be effective in decreasing the readmission of Congestive Heart Failure patients within 30 days of discharge.
