Home Healthcare Visits Following Hospital Discharge: Does the Timing of Visits Affect 30-Day Hospital Readmission Rates for Heart Failure Patients?

The purpose of this study was to determine if the timing of home care visits post hospitalization for heart failure influenced hospital readmission rates. Using a randomized control study design, hospital readmission data were collected from 67 recently discharged patients with heart failure. The control group (n = 32) received the usual care, whereas the intervention group (n = 35) received an altered scheduling of home care visits.