Outpatient intervention and odds of readmission (n=913 HF index admissions, n=228 patients receiving interventions)*
| Intervention category | N | Expected readmission rate† | Observed readmission rate | Observed/expected ratio (95% CI) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outpatient intervention completion | |||||
| Enrolled, received 1 or 2 outpatient components | 150 | 23.8 | 17.3 | 0.73 (0.51 to 0.95) | 0.01 |
| Enrolled, received ≥3 outpatient components | 27 | 21.2 | 7.4 | 0.35 (0.00 to 0.85) | <0.01 |
*Intervention components include direct care and care management received from nurse practitioner, pharmacist, nutritionist and/or home visit nurse.
†Expected readmission risk as calculated by electronic readmission risk model (e-Model).
HF, heart failure.