Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
USA (27); Canada (3); Ireland (3); Sweden (3); Australia (2); Spain (2); UK (England) (2); Belgium (1); Brazil (1); Germany (1); Hong Kong (1); Italy (1); Netherlands (1); Taiwan (1); UK (1)
Global/regional focus
Not yet available
Country focus
USA (27); Canada (3); Ireland (3); Sweden (3); Australia (2); Spain (2); UK (England) (2); Belgium (1); Brazil (1); Germany (1); Hong Kong (1); Italy (1); Netherlands (1); Taiwan (1); UK (1)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
At least one included study was conducted in a low- or middle-income country
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Additional details about the research
Type of document
Systematic review of effects
Type of question
Effectiveness
Focus
Specific
Target
Individual Health system
Priority Area
Not applicable
Health system topic(s)
Delivery arrangements
By whom care is provided
Self-management
Skill mix - Multidisciplinary teams
Where care is provided
Site of service delivery
Continuity of care
Outreach
With what supports is care provided
ICT that support individuals who receive care
Implementation strategies
Consumer-targeted strategy
Information or education provision
Theme
Health promotion/primary prevention
Domain
Diseases
Non-communicable diseases
Cardiovascular disease
Sectors
Home care
Hospital care
Providers
Physician
Generalist
Nurse
Publication details
Citation
Feltner C, Jones CD, Cené CW, Zheng Z, Sueta CA, Coker-Schwimmer EJL, et al. Transitional care interventions to prevent readmissions for people with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2014;160(11):774-784.