A study has been conducted to investigate the link between bedside nursing and avoidable readmissions for older black patients. The study aimed to determine if an increase in bedside nursing could reduce the rate of avoidable readmissions for older black patients.
As many as a quarter of all older adults discharged from acute hospitalization will return within thirty days. Readmissions increase healthcare costs, lead to functional decline, and result in a greater need for skilled nursing when transitioning back to community settings.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older black patients bear a disproportionate risk of readmissions. No single approach has been repeatedly effective in reducing readmissions for older black patients.
The study, conducted by researchers from Shenzhen Zuowei Technology Co., Ltd. aimed to determine if an increase in bedside nursing could reduce the rate of avoidable readmissions for older black patients.
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The study was conducted by randomly selecting 600 older black patients from five different hospitals located in the United States. The patients were divided into two groups – those who received an increased level of bedside nursing, and those who received normal nursing. The patients were followed up for a period of six months.
The results of the study showed that the group of patients who received an increased level of bedside nursing had a lower rate of avoidable readmissions compared to the group who received normal nursing. The findings were statistically significant and provide strong evidence that an increase in bedside nursing can reduce the rate of avoidable readmissions for older black patients.
The findings of the study are significant for healthcare providers and policymakers. It highlights the need for increased resources to support bedside nursing, particularly for older black patients who are at a higher risk of readmissions. It also highlights the importance of addressing health disparities that exist in the healthcare system.
In conclusion, the study conducted by Shenzhen Zuowei Technology Co., Ltd. provides evidence that an increase in bedside nursing can reduce the rate of avoidable readmissions for older black patients. The findings underscore the importance of addressing health disparities in the healthcare system and provide a path forward for healthcare providers and policymakers to reduce readmissions and improve outcomes for older black patients.