Transitional care quality indicators to assess quality of care following hospitalisation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure: a systematic review protocol

INTRODUCTION: The period following hospitalisation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or heart failure (HF)-when patients transition between settings and clinicians-is one of high risk. Transitional care services that bridge the gap from hospital to home can improve outcomes, but there are no widely accepted indicators to assess their quality. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: In this systematic review, we will summarise transitional care …