Factors Leading to 30 Day Readmission Following Hospitalization for Heart Failure

Applying Stress and Coping Theory to Understand Diuretic Adherence Experiences in Persons with Heart Failure

“…In fact, it is estimated that as many as 50% of HF patients do not take their medications as prescribed (Sueta et al, 2015). Accordingly, approximately 25% of HF hospital readmissions are thought to be preventable and associated with imperfect adherence to prescribed medications (Ghali et al, 2010). There is ample evidence to suggest that HF patients are substantively less likely to take medications with perceived side effects, such as diuretics (Chummun & Bolan, 2013; Hood et al, 2018; Percival et al, 2012; Turrise, 2016; Viana et al, 2014).…”

Illness Representations, Treatment Beliefs, Medication Adherence, and 30-Day Hospital Readmission in Adults With Chronic Heart Failure

“…Similarly, a study of 100 patients readmitted for HF within 30 days of discharge found that no outpatient follow-up (33%), medication nonadherence (25%), fluid nonadherence (22%) and diet nonadherence (21%) were the major contributors to readmission. 9 Medication nonadherence is a potentially modifiable behavior, but understanding the factors that affect adherence is critical in developing strategies to increase adherence and prevent negative outcomes, including 30-day hospital readmissions.…”

The effect of a collaborative pharmacist–hospital care transition program on the likelihood of 30-day readmission

“…2,[8][9][10] Hansen and colleagues 11 examined 43 interventions designed to reduce the risk of 30-day readmission rates. They developed a taxonomy of 12 specific interventions, which they then grouped into three categories based on when the intervention took place: predischarge, postdischarge, and bridging between hospital and home.…”