Factors associated with emergency department visit within 30 days after discharge.

Background: Post-discharge care remains a challenge because continuity of care is often interrupted and adverse events frequently occur. Previous studies have focused on early readmission but few have investigated emergency department (ED) visit after discharge.

Methods: This retrospective observational study was conducted between April 2011 and March 2012 in a referral center in Taiwan.

Demand and predictors for post-discharge medical counseling in home care patients: a prospective cohort study.

Rationale: Post-discharge care is challenging due to the high rate of adverse events after discharge. However, details regarding post-discharge care requirements remain unclear. Post-discharge medical counseling (PDMC) by telephone service was set-up to investigate its demand and predictors.