Does a Provider Contact Wristband Reduce Emergency Department Visit Rates Following Hip or Knee Arthroplasty?

Does a Provider Contact Wristband Reduce Emergency Department Visit Rates Following Hip or Knee Arthroplasty?

Background: Reducing unnecessary emergency department (ED) visits following joint arthroplasty is an important goal. Literature suggests 30-day visit rates range between 4% and 15%, with only 20%-25% of these admitted for care. Low admissions suggest an opportunity to reduce unnecessary postarthropl...

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Main Authors: David C. Hein, MD, Ajay K. Srivastava, MD, Seann E. Willson, MD, Paul M. Telehowski, MD, Patrick J. Atkinson, PhD, Theresa S. Atkinson, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-02-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
Subjects:
Patient communication
Readmission
Follow-up
Post-operative
Phone contact
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235234412400284X
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