Factorial Analysis Quantifies the Effects of Pediatric Discharge Bundle on Hospital Readmission.

Publication/Presentation Date

10-1-2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Factorial design of a natural experiment was used to quantify the benefit of individual and combined bundle elements from a 4-element discharge transition bundle (checklist, teach-back, handoff to outpatient providers, and postdischarge phone call) on 30-day readmission rates (RRs).

METHODS: A 2

RESULTS: RR in CRG1 was 3.5% (

CONCLUSIONS: The effect of bundle elements varied across risk groups, indicating that transition needs may vary on the basis of population. The combined use of teach-back plus a checklist had the greatest impact on reducing RR for medically complex patients.

Volume

148

Issue

4

ISSN

1098-4275

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics

PubMedID

34593650

Department(s)

Department of Pediatrics

Document Type

Article

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