Optimising Cardiology Ambulatory Care Pathways: A Comprehensive Approach to Admission Avoidance and Timely Intervention in a Post-Pandemic Healthcare Landscape.
Acute Med
; 23(2): 58-62, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Cardiovascular diseases are a substantial burden on healthcare systems, contributing significantly to avoidable hospital admissions. We propose a Cardiology Ambulatory Care Pathway.METHODS:
Conducted a 1 month study redirecting admission streams from primary and emergency care, into a Cardiology Ambulatory Care Hub providing triage in Hot Clinic, and access to a Multi-Modal Testing Platform.RESULTS:
98 patients were referred to the Ambulatory Care Hub, 91 of which avoided admission. 52 patients received care in the cardiology hub, 38 of which required further testing.CONCLUSION:
We successfully streamlined various service streams, reducing admissions, and improving patient outcomes. Outpatient CTCA, ambulatory ECG, and echocardiography proved instrumental. We project a cost saving of £53,379 per month in bed days (£640,556 annual saving).
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ambulatory Care
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Acute Med
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article