Transitions in Care from the Hospital to Home for Patients With Diabetes

Karen B Hirschman, M Brian Bixby, Karen B Hirschman, M Brian Bixby

Abstract

In Brief Diabetes is a common coexisting chronic condition among older adults that can complicate a hospitalization and transition back to the community. The Transitional Care Model, which offers a set of time-limited, hospital-to-home services coordinated by a master's-prepared advanced practice nurse, is one option that could improve outcomes for patients with diabetes. A descriptive case study is presented.

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