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Implementation Of A Transitional Care Model To Decrease Readmissions For Ischemic Stroke And Tia Patients, Sarah Baskind Msn, Fnp-Bc, Cnrn, Scrn
Implementation Of A Transitional Care Model To Decrease Readmissions For Ischemic Stroke And Tia Patients, Sarah Baskind Msn, Fnp-Bc, Cnrn, Scrn
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Background: Poor continuity of care after hospitalization can increase the risk of adverse health outcomes such as unplanned readmissions for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients. Transitional care models (TCMs) can be used to improve the coordination of care post-discharge.
Objectives: The purpose of this doctoral Quality Improvement (QI) project was to develop, implement, and evaluate a TCM for ischemic stroke/TIA patients over a 3-month period. This project had four aims: 1) to decrease the unplanned 30-day readmission rate, 2) for all eligible patients to be enrolled after discharge, 3) to have all enrolled participants receive all components, and …