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Effects of a multi-method discharge planning educational program for medical staff nurses
Shigemi Suzuki1, Satoko Nagata, Joyce Zerwekh
1Nursing Division, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Japan Journal of Nursing Science : JJNS
|November 28, 2012
Summary
This study shows an educational program significantly improved staff nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward discharge planning. The program also positively impacted the organizational climate and co-worker support for discharge planning.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Discharge
Background:
- Effective discharge planning is crucial for patient continuity of care.
- Staff nurses play a vital role in the discharge planning process.
- Gaps in knowledge and attitudes among nurses can hinder optimal discharge planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a targeted educational program on staff nurses' discharge planning.
- To evaluate changes in nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practice related to discharge planning.
- To determine the effect of the program on the organizational climate surrounding discharge planning.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design involved 256 staff nurses in a Japanese university hospital.
- An education group (102 nurses) received a 3-month program; a control group (154 nurses) did not.
- Anonymous questionnaires were administered pre- and post-intervention, with covariance analysis for comparisons.
Main Results:
- The education group demonstrated increased knowledge of home visiting nursing, discharge planning departments, and relevant laws.
- Significant improvements were observed in the education group's attitudes towards discharge planning.
- Co-workers' recognition of discharge planning needs and support were enhanced in units with educated nurses.
Conclusions:
- The educational intervention effectively enhanced nurses' knowledge of discharge planning systems.
- The program successfully improved nurses' attitudes and positively influenced the unit's climate.
- This education initiative proved effective in strengthening discharge planning practices and support.
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