Effectiveness of stroke early supported discharge

Fisher, R. J., Byrne, A., Chouliara, N., Lewis, S., Paley, L., Hoffman, A., Rudd, A., Robinson, T., Langhorne, P. and Walker, M. F. (2020) Effectiveness of stroke early supported discharge. Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, 13(8), e006395. (doi: 10.1161/circoutcomes.119.006395) (PMID:32674640) (PMCID:PMC7439934)

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Abstract

Background Implementation of stroke early supported discharge (ESD) services has been recommended in many countries’ clinical guidelines, based on clinical trial evidence. This is the first observational study to investigate the effectiveness of ESD service models operating in real-world conditions, at scale. Methods AND RESULTS Using historical prospective data from the United Kingdom Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (January 1, 2016–December 31, 2016), measures of ESD effectiveness were “days to ESD” (number of days from hospital discharge to first ESD contact; n=6222), “rehabilitation intensity” (total number of treatment days/total days with ESD; n=5891), and stroke survivor outcome (modified Rankin scale at ESD discharge; n=6222). ESD service models (derived from Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme postacute organizational audit data) were categorized with a 17-item score, reflecting adoption of ESD consensus core components (evidence-based criteria). Multilevel modeling analysis was undertaken as patients were clustered within ESD teams across the Midlands, East, and North of England (n=31). A variety of ESD service models had been adopted, as reflected by variability in the ESD consensus score. Controlling for patient characteristics and Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme hospital score, a 1-unit increase in ESD consensus score was significantly associated with a more responsive ESD service (reduced odds of patient being seen after ≥1 day of 29% [95% CI, 1%–49%] and increased treatment intensity by 2% [95% CI, 0.3%–4%]). There was no association with stroke survivor outcome measured by the modified Rankin Scale. Conclusions This study has shown that adopting defined core components of ESD is associated with providing a more responsive and intensive ESD service. This shows that adherence to evidence-based criteria is likely to result in a more effective ESD service as defined by process measures. REGISTRATION: URL: http://www.isrctn.com/ ; Unique identifier: ISRCTN15568163.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:Sources of Funding: This research was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Health Services and Delivery Research (HSandDR) Programme (16/01/17). Dr Fisher is funded by the Stroke Association (TSA LECT 2016/01 Stroke Association HRH the Princess Margaret Senior Lecturer Award). The Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme is commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership and funded by National Health Service (NHS) England and the Welsh Government.
Keywords:Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Langhorne, Professor Peter
Authors: Fisher, R. J., Byrne, A., Chouliara, N., Lewis, S., Paley, L., Hoffman, A., Rudd, A., Robinson, T., Langhorne, P., and Walker, M. F.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
Journal Name:Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
Publisher:behalf of the American Heart Association, Inc., by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
ISSN:1941-7705
ISSN (Online):1941-7713
Published Online:17 July 2020
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2020 The Authors
First Published:First published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes 13(8):e006395
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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