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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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Optimising Cardiology Ambulatory Care Pathways: A Comprehensive Approach to Admission Avoidance and Timely
Ken Teh1, Claire MacLeod2, Ross T Campbell3
1Clinical fellow in Cardiology, University of Glasgow.
Introduction:
Cardiovascular diseases are a substantial burden on healthcare systems, contributing significantly to avoidable hospital admissions. We propose a Cardiology Ambulatory Care Pathway.
Methods:
Conducted a 1 month study redirecting admission streams from primary and emergency care, into a Cardiology Ambulatory Care Hub providing triage in Hot Clinic, and access to a Multi-Modal Testing Platform.
Results:
98 patients were referred to the Ambulatory Care Hub, 91 of which avoided admission. 52 patients received care in the cardiology hub, 38 of which required further testing.
Conclusion:
We successfully streamlined various service streams, reducing admissions, and improving patient outcomes. Outpatient CTCA, ambulatory ECG, and echocardiography proved instrumental. We project a cost saving of £53,379 per month in bed days (£640,556 annual saving).
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