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1Service de cardiologie, Centre hospitalier départemental Vendée, Les Oudairies, 85925 La Roche-sur-Yon cedex 9, France.
Soins. Gerontologie
|February 16, 2019
Summary
A new monitoring program for heart failure patients in Vendée has successfully reduced mortality and rehospitalization rates. This initiative optimizes care management for elderly patients returning home after hospital stays.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Cardiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Heart failure disproportionately affects the elderly population.
- The Vendée coastline has a significant elderly demographic.
- Existing care management for heart failure may not adequately address the needs of elderly patients transitioning home.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a dedicated monitoring unit for heart failure patients.
- To implement a 'Return Home' program for optimized patient care management.
- To reduce mortality and rehospitalization rates in elderly heart failure patients.
Main Methods:
- Establishment of a specialized hospital monitoring unit.
- Implementation of a structured 'Return Home' program.
- Systematic monitoring and adapted care for patients post-discharge.
Main Results:
- The 'Return Home' program demonstrated a positive impact on patient care management.
- Observed reduction in mortality rates among participating patients.
- Observed reduction in rehospitalization rates for heart failure patients.
Conclusions:
- A dedicated monitoring unit and 'Return Home' program can effectively improve heart failure patient outcomes.
- Optimized care management is crucial for reducing adverse events in elderly heart failure patients.
- This model of care is beneficial for regions with high elderly populations.
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