Researchers retrospectively reviewed studies in the Medline and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases that looked at interventions for readmission and post-hospitalization emergency department use in pediatric patients.
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Researchers found one-on-one inpatient education by a nurse and post-discharge follow-up support were effective in decreasing readmissions in pediatric asthma patients. To decrease post-hospitalization emergency department use, family engagement during hospitalization, support after discharge and inpatient asthma education intervention with a post-discharge follow-up were effective.
Researchers suggest future studies on pediatric discharge interventions might adapt and integrate features of these effective interventions.
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