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 - Takeaways - MDSpire

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

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  • Xiaoqin Yang

  • Yan Han

  • Yuntian Liu

  • Na Zhao

  • Yan He

  • Feipeng Li

  • June 23, 2026

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    Transitional care interventions significantly reduced overall rehospitalization in stroke survivors compared to usual care.

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    Activities of daily living improved with transitional care, although the effect size was attenuated after sensitivity analysis.

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    Quality of life showed significant improvement with transitional care, particularly within three months post-discharge.

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    No significant reduction in mortality was observed among stroke survivors receiving transitional care interventions.

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    Transitional care was associated with lower short-term disability, but findings were limited by substantial heterogeneity.

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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

  • by Xiaoqin Yang, Yan Han, Yuntian Liu, Na Zhao, Yan He, Feipeng Li

  • June 23, 2026

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