To his dismay, rehospitalization rates were higher in the CAMS group: 0 versus 3.8% in controls during the first 2 weeks post discharge, but 9.8%, compared with 5.8% at 3 months and 15.4% vs. 7.6% in controls at 6 months.
Those differences are not statistically significant, but “the raw numbers are of concern,” Dr. Ellis said. He added that the rehospitalization data were compiled only quite recently, and he and his coinvestigators are still trying to figure out the explanation. That will be key in achieving their goal, which is to sustain the gains achieved via CAMS during hospitalization and the first few weeks afterward out to 6 months and beyond.
The study was funded by the Menninger Foundation and other nonprofit organizations. Dr. Ellis reported having no financial conflicts.