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Supported discharge for patients with COPD.

Margaret Barnett1

  • 1Chest Clinic, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Devon.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|August 13, 2004
PubMed
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.

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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.

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