SHM Converge Scientific Abstract ePoster Gallery-Use of Contemporary Technologies to Prevent Diabetes Ketoacidosis Readmissions

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This study examined whether telephone follow-up using contemporary technology could reduce diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) readmissions after hospital discharge. DKA is a serious diabetes complication with a high 30-day readmission rate, often linked to poor transitions of care, delayed follow-up, or problems with insulin use.<br /><br />The researchers conducted a single-center prospective randomized controlled trial. Of 120 screened patients, 40 were enrolled, with a mean age of 34 years and 25 men. The intervention group received telephone follow-up for one month after discharge, aiming to improve transition from hospital to home and encourage timely outpatient care. Outcomes measured included unplanned hospital readmissions, emergency department or urgent care visits, and follow-up rates with the diabetes clinic.<br /><br />Results showed reduced readmissions in both groups, with significant decreases in hospital readmissions compared with emergency/urgent care visits at one week and one month after discharge. The intervention also improved follow-up rates to the diabetic clinic. These findings suggest that telephone-based post-discharge support can help reduce DKA-related readmissions and unplanned acute care use.<br /><br />The authors conclude that contemporary technologies, such as telephone follow-up, are feasible and may be effective in preventing post-discharge DKA complications. They also suggest the approach could be tested in a larger trial to confirm its benefits.

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Shruthi Pulimamidi

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Author List Shruthi Pulimamidi, Syed H R. Naqvi

Category Research

Concept Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Concept Transitional Care

Concept Follow-Up Contact

Concept Hospital Readmission

Concept Unplanned Hospital Return

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization University of Missouri School of Medicine

Presenting Author Shruthi Pulimamidi

Track Outcomes Research

Keywords

diabetic ketoacidosis

DKA readmissions

telephone follow-up

post-discharge support

hospital discharge

randomized controlled trial

diabetes clinic follow-up

unplanned readmissions

transition of care

insulin management

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Transitional Care

Follow-Up Contact

Hospital Readmission

Unplanned Hospital Return