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  • Neurosurgery
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Patient Care Management

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  • Hospital readmissions are a key performance metric, yet targeted reduction programs for surgical patients are limited.
  • Neurosurgical patient populations present unique challenges for discharge planning and post-operative care.
  • Optimizing patient education and surveillance is crucial for improving outcomes in neurosurgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish and evaluate a transitional care program (TCP) for neurosurgical patients.
  • To decrease length of stay (LOS) and improve discharge efficiency.
  • To reduce 30-day readmission rates through enhanced patient education and post-discharge surveillance.

Main Methods:

  • A multifaceted transitional care program (TCP) was implemented for elective cranial and spinal neurosurgery patients.
  • Intervention components included pre-admission education, in-hospital prescription filling, extended nurse-led discharge appointments, and a 48-hour post-discharge surveillance call.
  • Control patients were matched by age, sex, and operation type; outcomes were analyzed using multivariable logistic and linear regression.

Main Results:

  • The TCP group experienced a significantly shorter average hospitalization (62.1 hours vs. 79.6 hours), a 16.40% reduction in length of stay (LOS).
  • TCP enrollment was associated with a higher proportion of morning discharges (OR 3.13, p < 0.001), improving patient flow.
  • Thirty-day readmission rates were significantly decreased in the TCP group (2.5% vs. 5.8%, OR 2.43, p = 0.02).

Conclusions:

  • The implemented neurosurgical transitional care program (TCP) effectively reduced length of stay and 30-day readmissions.
  • Enhanced patient education and post-discharge surveillance are vital components for improving outcomes in elective neurosurgery.
  • This program demonstrates a successful model for quality improvement in neurosurgical patient care.