RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05388097

Effect of a Quality Improvement Initiative to Address Social Determinants of Health on Rehospitalization Rates in Patients With Heart Failure

A Novel Strategy for Addressing Social Barriers to a Successful, Sustained Discharge From the Hospital for Acute Heart Failure


Sponsor

Saint Luke's Health System

Enrollment

320 participants

Start Date

May 3, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The objective of this program is to improve post-acute care coordination for necessary social services for patients leaving the hospital after recovering from an episode of decompensated heart failure.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 99 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a quality improvement program that routinely screens hospitalized heart failure patients for unmet social needs — such as housing instability, food insecurity, or lack of transportation — and connects them to community resources can reduce hospital readmissions and improve health outcomes. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 99 years old - You live in Missouri or Kansas - You are currently hospitalized with acute heart failure (a sudden worsening of your heart failure that required hospitalization) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 or over 99 years of age Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERManaged Services

coordination of care and assistance with community resources (food, transportation)


Locations(3)

Olathe Health System

Olathe, Kansas, United States

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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