title: Quality and cost outcomes of transitional care.
abstract: Longitudinal analysis of the outcomes of a transitional care program documented success in discharging patients home with remarkable compliance to discharge plans and sustained improvement in mental status and functional independence. Inpatient costs were significantly reduced.
authors.affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, Charleston, USA.
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Arford
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Michel
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: McCue
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hiott
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006302:Health Services Research; D017722:Hospital Charges; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011383:Progressive Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*