Purpose Multiple studies have explored the needs and experiences of patients, family
members, and healthcare professionals regarding hospital-to-home transitions. Our study …

Background after hospitalisation for cardiac disease, older patients are at high risk of
readmission and death. Objective the cardiac care bridge (CCB) transitional care …

Background Multidisciplinary transitional care interventions aim to improve the coordination
and continuity of healthcare during hospitalization and after discharge for patients with …

Background Older cardiac patients are at high risk of readmission and mortality. Transitional
care interventions (TCIs) might contribute to the prevention of adverse outcomes. The …

Background Complexity of interventions and lack of methodological clarity makes process
evaluations (PEs) challenging. Assessment of PEs conducted for complex stroke …

ABSTRACT (a) Background Home-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an attractive
alternative for frail older patients who are unable to participate in hospital-based CR. Yet, the …

Aim The aim of this study is to explore patients' and (in) formal caregivers' perspectives on
their role (s) and contributing factors in the course of unplanned hospital readmission of …

Introduction This scoping review mapped evidence on physical activity (including structured
exercise) and sedentary behaviour interventions (interventions to reduce sedentary …

Objective To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the Cardiac Care Bridge (CCB) nurse-led
transitional care program in older (≥ 70 years) cardiac patients compared to usual care …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: After hospitalisation for cardiac disease, older patients are at
high risk of readmission and death. OBJECTIVE: The Cardiac Care Bridge (CCB) …