Provider attitudes and practice of recommended guidelines to reduce readmissions among low income minority patients

In recognition of the contributory role of patient, provider, and systems related factors to failure in transitions of care, recommendations have been made by healthcare organizations regarding best practices to improve transitions of care and reduce readmissions. The role of provider attitudes and adherence to recommended practice guidelines in care transitions has not been studied. The present study sought to determine provider attitudes and actual practice of recommended best practice strategies aimed at promoting optimal transitions of care.