Comparative effectiveness of care coordination interventions in the emergency department: A systematic review

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This systematic review investigated the effectiveness of emergency department (ED)–based care coordination interventions.

Based on the results, the authors conclude that "... the majority of ED-based care coordination interventions focus on interfacing with outpatient providers, and about two thirds have been effective in increasing follow-up rates or reducing repeated ED utilization. Other types of interventions have shown similar effectiveness, but fewer have been studied".

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Katz, E.B., et al. (2012). Comparative effectiveness of care coordination interventions in the emergency department: A systematic review. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 60(1), 12-23.e1