Effects of transitional care interventions on rehospitalization, functional outcomes, and quality of life in stroke survivors: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Effects of transitional care interventions on rehospitalization, functional outcomes, and quality of life in stroke survivors: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Clinical Scorecard: Impact of Transitional Care Strategies on Hospital Readmission, Functional Status, and Quality of Life Among Stroke Survivors: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Stroke
Key Mechanisms
Transitional care interventions aimed at maintaining continuity and safety during the transition from hospital to home.
Target Population
Adult stroke survivors
Care Setting
Post-discharge care
Key Highlights
Transitional care interventions reduced overall rehospitalization (RR = 0.59).
Improved activities of daily living (ADL) with SMD = 0.43.
Quality of life (QoL) improved significantly (SMD = 0.67).
No significant reduction in mortality observed (RR = 0.86).
Lower short-term disability measured by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS; SMD = -0.59).
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Implement transitional care interventions to support stroke survivors post-discharge.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Consider the substantial heterogeneity and risk of bias in the evidence.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Stroke survivors transitioning from hospital to home.
Transitional care may improve short-term outcomes but should be interpreted cautiously due to variability in evidence.
Clinical Best Practices
Utilize individualized discharge planning and structured follow-up for stroke survivors.
Incorporate caregiver education and self-management support in transitional care.
