Observational studyPloS one2023
Impact of early telemedicine follow-up on 30-Day hospital readmissions.
Observational study in PloS one, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The impact of telehealth care on escalation to emergency care: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of telemedicine and telecare · 2025Pooled it
- Can Timely Outpatient Visits Reduce Readmissions and Mortality Among Heart Failure Patients?Journal of general internal medicine · 2025Article
- Characteristics and Readmission Risks Following Sepsis Discharges to Home.Medical care · 2025Article
- Intensive Telemedicine Transitions of Care Clinic: A Prospective Feasibility Study of a Novel Ambulatory Model Serving Appalachian Patients.Journal of Appalachian health · 2025Article
- Clinical characteristics of patients requiring emergency hospitalization due to immune-related adverse events: a retrospective study.Journal of pharmaceutical health care and sciences · 2024Article
- Temporary Telemedicine Policy and Chronic Disease Management in South Korea: Retrospective Analysis Using National Claims Data.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionTelemedicine is increasing in popularity but the impact of this shift on patient outcomes has not been well described. Prior data has shown that early post-discharge office visits can reduce readmissions. However, it is unknown if routine use of telemedicine visits for this purpose is similarly beneficial. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe conducted a retrospective observational study using electronic health records data to assess if the rate of 30-day hospital readmissions differed between modality of visit for primary care or cardiology post-discharge follow-up visits.
resultsCompared to discharges with completed in-person follow-up visits, the adjusted odds of readmission for those with telemedicine follow-up visits was not significantly different (odds ratio [OR] 0.96, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.61 to 1.51, P = 0.86).
conclusionsOur study showed that 30-day readmission rate did not differ significantly according to the modality of visit. These results provide reassurance that telemedicine visits are a safe and viable alternative for primary care or cardiology post-hospitalization follow-up.
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