Effect of a Quality Improvement Initiative to Address Social Determinants of Health on Rehospitalization Rates in Patients With Heart Failure

Description

The objective of this program is to improve post-acute care coordination for necessary social services for patients leaving the hospital after recovering from an episode of decompensated heart failure.

Conditions

Heart Failure

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The objective of this program is to improve post-acute care coordination for necessary social services for patients leaving the hospital after recovering from an episode of decompensated heart failure.

A Novel Strategy for Addressing Social Barriers to a Successful, Sustained Discharge From the Hospital for Acute Heart Failure

Effect of a Quality Improvement Initiative to Address Social Determinants of Health on Rehospitalization Rates in Patients With Heart Failure

Condition
Heart Failure
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Olathe

Olathe Health System, Olathe, Kansas, United States, 66061

Kansas City

University Health Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64108

Kansas City

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64111

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Aged 18-99 years
  • * Resident of Missouri or Kansas
  • * Current inpatient admission for acute heart failure
  • * Under 18 years or over 99 years of age

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 99 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Saint Luke's Health System,

Study Record Dates

2026-06