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1. COMMUNISM MEETS CAPITALISM: SOVIET IMMIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES.

Author

Stevens, Sherri M.

Subjects
IMMIGRANTS, CONSUMER goods
Abstract

Focuses on the issues related to Soviet immigrants in the United States. Shortage of consumer goods; Increase of immigrant paychecks; Identification of the consumption choices of the immigrants.

Published
1992

2. Preventing 30-day readmissions.

Author

Stevens S

Subjects
Health Literacy, Humans, Length of Stay, Patient Compliance, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Telemedicine, Time Factors, United States, Communication, Heart Failure nursing, Myocardial Infarction nursing, Patient Discharge, Patient Education as Topic methods, Patient Readmission, Pneumonia nursing
Abstract

Preventing 30-day readmissions to hospitals is a top priority in the era of health care reform. New regulations will be costly to health care facilities because of payment guidelines. The most frequently readmitted medical conditions are acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, and pneumonia. The transition from the hospital and into the home has been classified as a vulnerable time for many patients. During this time of transition patients may fail to fully understand their discharge instructions. Ineffective communication, low health literacy, and compliance issues contribute to readmissions. Telehealth and the use of technology may be used to prevent some readmissions., (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Published
2015
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