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Improved communication in post-ICU care by improving writing of ICU discharge letters: a longitudinal before-after study
Quality & Safety in Health Care, 07/28/2011
Medlock S et al. – The intervention resulted in a 77.9% absolute improvement in the proportion of patients with a complete transfer note at the time of discharge, and an 85.2% absolute improvement in the number of discharge letters written. Statistical process control shows that the effect was sustained over time. A multifaceted intervention can be highly effective for improving discharge communication from the intensive care unit (ICU).
