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Impact of comprehensive nurse-managed transitional care
R M Tappen1, R F Hall, S L Folden
1College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, USA.
Clinical Nursing Research
|March 8, 2002
Summary
Nurse-managed transitional care improved patient function and care quality after discharge from subacute units. This nursing intervention enhanced overall function and the care environment, demonstrating positive outcomes for patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Science
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Transitional care is crucial for patients discharged from subacute units.
- Maintaining quality of care and functional ability post-discharge presents challenges.
- Subacute units serve patients requiring extended recovery and rehabilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of nurse-managed transitional care.
- To assess effects on quality of care and functional ability.
- To examine outcomes for individuals discharged from subacute care settings.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental design with treatment and comparison groups (n=242).
- Nurse-managed transitional care provided by registered nurses.
- Data collected at admission, discharge, 1 week, and 3 months post-discharge.
Main Results:
- Treatment group showed significantly higher overall function post-discharge.
- Enhanced quality of the care environment observed in the treatment group.
- No significant differences in basic activities of daily living or readmission rates.
Conclusions:
- Nurse-managed transitional care positively impacts post-discharge function and care quality.
- Registered nurses play a key role in improving patient outcomes.
- Further research may explore specific components influencing functional gains.