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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedAcher AW, LeCaire TJ, Hundt AS
Using human factors and systems engineering to evaluate readmission after complex surgery.
The study objective was to use a human factors and systems engineering approach to understand contributors to surgical readmissions from a patient and provider perspective. Patients and clinician providers identified a number of factors during the transition of care that may have contributed to readmission, including poor patient and caregiver understanding; inadequate discharge preparation for home care; insufficient educational process and materials.
AHRQ-funded; HS022446.
Citation: Acher AW, LeCaire TJ, Hundt AS .
Using human factors and systems engineering to evaluate readmission after complex surgery.
J Am Coll Surg 2015 Oct;221(4):810-20. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2015.06.014..
Keywords: Surgery, Hospital Readmissions, Hospital Discharge, Transitions of Care, Electronic Health Records (EHRs)