The findings from this systematic review suggest favorable effects on the readmission rates .
As well , the individualized patient education intervention is effective in promoting statistically significant changes in quality of life , performance of health behaviours , depression , and anxiety
The objective of this systematic review was to compare the effectiveness of individualized patient education interventions to st and ardized patient education interventions on the rate of readmission , performance of specific health behaviours , depression , anxiety , and cognition during the post-hospital discharge recovery period following cardiovascular surgery .
A “two-step” educational approach for patients taking oral anticoagulants does not improve therapy control
Background and objective The educational aspect of oral anticoagulant treatment is considered a possible cause of variability in anticoagulation levels . The aim of this prospect i ve study was to investigate whether the time spent in the therapeutic range ( TSTR ) by patients taking oral anticoagulants  could be improved by two different , consecutive educational approaches on the crucial aspects of oral anticoagulant therapy . Design and methods Between May and June 2004 , vali date d interviews were conducted with 240 patients ( 128 male and 112 female , mean age 50 ± 12 years ) enrolled in the study . Three months later , the patients were r and omly allocated to three groups . A course that focused on the questions in the interview was followed by the first group ( n = 80 ) ; a brochure containing the correct answers to questions was given to the second ( n = 81 ) ; nothing was provided for the third ( n = 79 ) . Results A significant difference was found in the TSTR between the quarters preceding and following the interview . Mean TSTR increase was 13 % . Patients that were r and omly selected to attend the educational course , read a brochure or do nothing showed similar TSTR percentages in the quarter following the interview . A good control of the anticoagulant therapy ( TSTR > 70 % ) was maintained , with no significant variation during the following three-quarters . Interpretation and conclusions A two-step educational approach for patients on long-term oral anticoagulation does not improve TSTR percentages in the short term
The findings from this systematic review suggest favorable effects on the readmission rates .
As well , the individualized patient education intervention is effective in promoting statistically significant changes in quality of life , performance of health behaviours , depression , and anxiety
The objective of this systematic review was to compare the effectiveness of individualized patient education interventions to st and ardized patient education interventions on the rate of readmission , performance of specific health behaviours , depression , anxiety , and cognition during the post-hospital discharge recovery period following cardiovascular surgery .