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¹Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Western Ontario, Canada. cforchuk@uwo.ca

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Health Services Research
Mental Health Nursing

Background:

Effective discharge planning is crucial for transitioning psychiatric patients from hospital to community settings.
The Transitional Discharge Model (TDM) has demonstrated potential for improving client outcomes through peer support and extended practitioner relationships.
Cross-country variations may influence the successful implementation of discharge models.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the implementation of the Transitional Discharge Model (TDM) in Canada and Scotland.
To identify facilitators and challenges associated with introducing TDM in different healthcare systems.
To inform strategies for future TDM implementation.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of TDM implementation in Canada and Scotland.
Exploration of similarities and differences in introducing transitional discharge practices.
Qualitative or mixed-methods approach to elucidate facilitators and challenges (details not specified in abstract).

Main Results:

The abstract does not specify main results, but implies a comparison of implementation factors between Canada and Scotland.
Key facilitators and challenges for TDM implementation are identified (specifics not provided).

Conclusions:

Understanding country-specific facilitators and challenges is essential for successful TDM implementation.
Dissemination of effective strategies can aid the broader adoption of TDM in mental health care.
Further research may explore optimizing TDM for diverse healthcare contexts.