Effects of a telehealth program for wound healing promotion on the wound healing level in patients with diabetes undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Patients with diabetes undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) are at risk of delayed wound healing. The telehealth program for wound healing promotion (TPWHP) was developed to improve wound healing in patients with diabetes undergoing CABG in a university hospital.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the effects of the TPWHP on the healing of the sternal wound and saphenous vein graft (SVG) donor site in patients with diabetes undergoing CABG.

A comprehensive discharge planning program on fatigue and functional status of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing transarterial chemoembolization: A randomized clinical controlled trial.

Background: Post transarterial chemoembolization (post-TACE) causes side effects that impact patients, which leads to fatigue symptoms and reduced functional status. However, unrelieved fatigue and reduced functional status may cause patients to withdraw from treatment and negatively affect their lives. Unfortunately, the patients post-TACE only receive routine medical care at the hospital but no follow-up and continuity of care back home.

The Effectiveness of the Transitional Care Program Among People Awaiting Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Randomized Control Trial.

Purpose: This study examined the effectiveness of the Transitional Care Program (TCP) on the anxiety, depression, cardiac self-efficacy, number of hospitalizations, and satisfaction with care among people awaiting elective coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

Design: The study design was a randomized controlled trial.

Methods: The participants with coronary artery disease who met the study criteria (n = 104) were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n = 52) receiving the TCP plus routine care, or the control group (n = 52) receiving routine care only.

Using Telehealth to Reduce All-Cause 30-Day Hospital Readmissions among Heart Failure Patients Receiving Skilled Home Health Services.

Background: The reduction of all-cause hospital readmission among heart failure (HF) patients is a national priority. Telehealth is one strategy employed to impact this sought-after patient outcome. Prior research indicates varied results on all-cause hospital readmission highlighting the need to understand telehealth processes and optimal strategies in improving patient outcomes.