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Going home from hospital -- an appreciative inquiry study
Jan Reed1, Pauline Pearson, Barbara Douglas
1Centre for Care of Older People, FHSWE, University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. jan.reed@unn.ac.uk
Health & Social Care in the Community
|March 8, 2002
Summary
This study used appreciative inquiry (AI) to improve hospital discharge planning. Co-researchers, including older patients, developed action plans for better patient transitions.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Experience
- Community Health
Background:
- Hospital discharge planning is a complex process involving multiple stakeholders.
- Older adults often face challenges during transitions from hospital to home.
- A 'whole-system event' highlighted the need for improved discharge practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine and develop best practices for hospital discharge.
- To explore the use of appreciative inquiry (AI) in healthcare research.
- To foster collaboration between service users and providers in research.
Main Methods:
- Appreciative inquiry (AI) methodology was employed.
- A three-workshop design facilitated data collection and analysis.
- Participants (n=71) engaged in interviews and group discussions, including the nominal group technique.
Main Results:
- Data analysis led to the development of 'provocative propositions'.
- Action plans were created to address identified areas for improvement in discharge processes.
- The study explored challenges and benefits of co-researcher involvement.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative approaches, like AI, can enhance healthcare practice development.
- Engaging service users and providers as co-researchers is feasible and valuable.
- The project generated actionable insights for improving the hospital discharge experience.