A clinical pathway for congestive heart failure.
This study has shown improved outcomes with the use of a clinical pathway. However, under PPS additional ways for coordination among healthcare providers and patients need to be developed to ensure improved care beyond those focusing on the use of the pathway. One recommendation is the use of telehealth.
Hoskins
L M
LM
FAAN, School of Nursing, The Catholic University of America, Cardinal Station, Washington, DC 20064, USA. hoskins@cua.edu
Clark
H M
HM
Schroeder
M A
MA
Walton-Moss
B
B
Thiel
L
L
D000368:Aged; D019091:Critical Pathways; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000451:nursing*; D006699:Home Care Services; D006760:Hospitalization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010353:Patient Education as Topic