Interprofessional home visits by student teams reduced 30-day hospital readmission rates compared to a control group (p = 0.038)¶

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q2 i? In one included study, interprofessional home visits by student teams demonstrated a significant reduction in 30-day hospital readmission rates compared to a control group (p = 0.038). → Patel Hemal 2025

Evidence¶

Patel Hemal 2025¶

Patel Hemal, Perry Simone, Badu Eric, Mwangi Felista, Onifade Oyepeju, Mazurskyy Alexander, Walters Joanne, Tavener Meredith, Noble Danielle, Chidarikire Sherphard, Lethbridge Lee, Jobson Liam, Carver Hamish, MacLellan Annabelle, Govind Natalie, Andrews Graham, Kerrison-Watkin Greg, Lun Elizabeth, Malau-Aduli Bunmi S. (2025). A scoping review of interprofessional education in healthcare: evaluating competency development, educational outcomes and challenges. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-06969-3

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The review reports on the study by Alderman which "utilised hotspotting in home health as a collaborative intervention model which involved teams of students from diverse health disciplines, who conducted a total of 32 home visits". A significant reduction in readmissions was found (p = 0.038).

"The study demonstrated a significant reduction in 30-day hospital readmission rates for patients receiving interprofessional home visits compared to a control group (p = 0.038)."

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