Management strategies to reduce psychiatric readmissions
Gaynes BN, Brown C, Lux LJ, Ashok M, Coker-Schwimmer E, Hoffman V, Sheitman B, Viswanathan M
Record ID 32015000620
English
Authors' objectives:
To describe and compare four core management strategies to reduce psychiatric readmissions—length of stay for inpatient care, transition support services (i.e., care provided as the individual moves to outpatient care), short-term alternatives to psychiatric rehospitalization (i.e., short-term outpatient care provided in place of psychiatric rehospitalization for those not at significant risk of harm to self or others), and long-term approaches for reducing psychiatric rehospitalization—for patients at high risk of psychiatric readmission.
Authors' recommendations:
Important next steps include determining (1) the key components, or packages of components, that are most effective in keeping those at high risk of psychiatric rehospitalization functioning in the community; (2) how to accurately measure the most meaningful outcomes; and (3) how to most efficiently apply effective strategies to areas with varying resources.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2015
URL for published report:
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ehc/products/596/2082/psychiatric-readmissions-report-150521.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Mental Disorders
- Patient Readmission
- Patient Care Planning
- Preventive Psychiatry
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contact Address:
The Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Program, Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1550
Contact Name:
The EPC Program
Contact Email:
epc@ahrq.hhs.gov
Copyright:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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