Implementation of Proactive Psychiatric Consultation With Cardiology Inpatients.

StudyAACN advanced critical care· Mar 2026

Implementation of Proactive Psychiatric Consultation With Cardiology Inpatients.

Melissa Otte, Laura Suarez Pardo, Daniel Kinstler, Jeffrey P Staab

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Consultation-Liaison PsychiatryStudyQ3IF 1.0

Proactive psychiatric consultation on cardiac units linked to fewer 30-day readmissions

Implementation of Proactive Psychiatric Consultation With Cardiology Inpatients.

Melissa Otte … Jeffrey P Staab

AACN advanced critical care · Mar 2026 · Q3 in General Medicine

Background

Cardiovascular disease is linked to mental health conditions.

Purpose

To determine if proactive psychiatric interventions improve staff satisfaction and patient outcomes, such as reducing length of stay and decreasing the 30-day readmission rate, for patients hospitalized on cardiac units with psychiatric comorbidities.

Methods

The implementation of a proactive psychiatric consultation-liaison service, which included proactive screening of psychiatric needs among patients hospitalized on cardiac units, targeted support for cardiovascular staff, and supportive interactions for patients.

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Results

21%

fewer patients readmitted within 30 days after starting proactive psychiatric consults

More results

Staff satisfaction significantly increased with the availability of psychiatric resources.

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Conclusion

The implementation of a multi-disciplinary proactive psychiatric consultation-liaison service on inpatient cardiac units was associated with an increase in cardiovascular staff satisfaction with psychiatric services and a decrease in the 30-day readmission rate of patients with psychiatric comorbidities who were hospitalized for cardiovascular services without significantly affecting length of stay.

Implementation of Proactive Psychiatric Consultation With Cardiology Inpatients.

Implementation of Proactive Psychiatric Consultation With Cardiology Inpatients.

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