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Supported discharge for patients with COPD
1Chest Clinic, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Devon.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|August 13, 2004
Summary
Implementing an early supported discharge scheme can enhance chronic obstructive pulmonary disease outreach services. This collaborative approach between primary and secondary care aims to improve patient-centered care and reduce hospital admissions.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Pulmonology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Existing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outreach services manage patients at home.
- Current services aim to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions for COPD patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe improvements to COPD outreach services via an early supported discharge (ESD) scheme.
- To explore the collaborative potential between primary and secondary care in COPD management.
- To hypothesise the benefits of ESD for patient care and hospital resource utilization.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing Post's 1989 model as a framework for systematic implementation.
- Considering the practical aspects of integrating ESD into existing outreach services.
- Focusing on a collaborative model between primary and secondary healthcare providers.
Main Results:
- Hypothesised that ESD implementation would enhance patient-centered care.
- Anticipated increased patient choice and autonomy.
- Projected relief of pressures within the acute hospital sector.
Conclusions:
- Early supported discharge offers a viable strategy for improving COPD management.
- Collaboration between primary and secondary care is crucial for successful ESD implementation.
- ESD has the potential to optimize patient outcomes and healthcare resource allocation.