HospitalizationsThe risk of rehospitalization in the TG was 40% lower (P 5.03) than in the CG. The ratio of the risk of rehospitalization, after the Di.Pro.Di and before, was 0.30 (P 5.009).
Length of StayThe duration of hospital stay was 10.4 days shorter in the TG (Po.001) than in the CG. The duration of hospital stay was in the TG was 11.9 days shorter after the Di.Pro.Di than before (Po.001).
CONCLUSIONDi.Pro.Di significantly reduced number of rehospitalizations and hospital length of stay. A possible reason is that Di.Pro.Di allows patients to be fully stabilized before complete discharge. As in other DMPs, Di.Pro.Di improved the education of patients and families, improving adherence to therapy and lifestyle after discharge. These preliminary results suggest that Di.Pro.Di improves the effectiveness of care for elderly patients with CHF.
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