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[The staff's knowledge of patients' social function and needs--in connection with discharge planning]
L F Nielsen1, G Werdelin, L Petersen
1Roskilde Amtssygehus Fjorden.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|February 26, 2000
Abstract:
The aim of the study was to assess the staff's knowledge about the social functioning and needs of the patients. A cross-sectional study interviewing 48 staff members using the Camberwell Assessment of Need--CAN was carried out. In nine of CAN's 26 areas more than 5% of the staff did not know if the patient had a problem. Among the patients with a problem more than 5% of the staff could not assess the need for care in four areas. The staff generally had a good knowledge concerning the patients' need for care. CAN seem to be a relevant instrument for the purpose of discharge planning.