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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

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Published on: April 19, 2019

Hospital at home.

Jennifer Cheng¹, Michael Montalto, Bruce Leff

¹Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 4940 Eastern Avenue, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

|February 17, 2009

Summary

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Hospital at home (HaH) offers a viable alternative to traditional hospital care for older adults, reducing costs and complications. This model shows promise for integrated delivery systems but requires payment reform for widespread adoption.

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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Published on: April 19, 2019

Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Health Services Research
Healthcare Policy

Background:

Acute hospital care presents challenges for older adults, including functional decline and iatrogenic complications.
Hospitalization is a costly intervention for acute serious illnesses.
The definition and optimal structure of hospital at home (HaH) models are still evolving.

Purpose of the Study:

To define and evaluate the efficacy of hospital at home (HaH) models as an alternative to traditional inpatient care.
To identify key characteristics of successful HaH programs.
To assess the feasibility and requirements for widespread HaH dissemination.

Main Methods:

Review of existing data on HaH models.
Analysis of patient and caregiver satisfaction.
Evaluation of iatrogenic complication rates and cost-effectiveness.
Assessment of dissemination potential within integrated delivery systems.

Main Results:

HaH models providing substantial physician input and substituting for hospital care are favored.
Successful HaH programs demonstrate high patient and caregiver satisfaction.
HaH is associated with fewer iatrogenic complications and lower costs compared to traditional hospitalization.
Dissemination within integrated delivery systems is feasible.

Conclusions:

Hospital at home (HaH) is a viable and beneficial model for acute care, particularly for older adults.
Successful HaH implementation requires significant physician involvement and a focus on patient-centered outcomes.
Widespread adoption of HaH in the US necessitates payment reform to recognize its value in the healthcare system.