Journal Article

DKFZ-2018-00494

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png A Multidisciplinary Approach to Impact Acute Care Utilization in Sickle Cell Disease.

Powell, R. E. ; Lovett, P. B. ; Crawford, A. ; McAna, J. ; Axelrod, D. ; Ward, L. ; Pulte, D. (Last author)DKFZ*

2018
Sage Publ. Thousand Oaks, Calif. [u.a.]

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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1177/1062860617707262

Abstract: Sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited red blood cell disorder, is characterized by anemia, end-organ damage, unpredictable episodes of pain, and early mortality. Emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations are frequent, leading to increased burden on patients and increased health care costs. This study assessed the effects of a multidisciplinary care team intervention on acute care utilization among adults with SCD. The multidisciplinary care team intervention included monthly team meetings and development of individualized care plans. Individualized care plans included targeted pain management plans for management of uncomplicated pain crisis. Following implementation of the multidisciplinary care team intervention, a significant decrease in ED utilization was identified among those individuals with a history of high ED utilization. Findings highlight the potential strength of multidisciplinary interventions and suggest that targeting interventions toward high-utilizing subpopulations may offer the greatest impact.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Klinische Epidemiologie und Alternsforschung (C070)

Research Program(s):

1. 313 - Cancer risk factors and prevention (POF3-313) (POF3-313)

Appears in the scientific report 2018

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Database coverage:
; Allianz-Lizenz / DFG ; Current Contents - Clinical Medicine ; IF < 5 ; JCR ; Nationallizenz ; SCOPUS ; Science Citation Index Expanded ; Thomson Reuters Master Journal List ; Web of Science Core Collection

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