The efficacy of the seamless transfer of care model to apply for the patients with cerebral apoplexy in China

PurposeTo evaluate the efficacy of the Seamless Transfer of Care Model (STCM) to improve readmission occurrence of patients withstroke.MethodsThe sample was comprised of fifty-nine subjects with stroke who were hospitalized in the geriatric and neurology departments of a large university hospital in China. Subjects were allocated to an STCM group (n = 30) or a routine care (control) group (n = 29).ResultsCompared with the control group, the STCM group had a higher quality of life (p < 0.05), higher compliance (p < 0.05) and a lower readmission rate (p < 0.05).ConclusionBased on our results, the application of the STCM in Chinese stroke patients can improve quality of life and compliance, and reduce readmission rate.