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Preadmission screening: an efficacy study.

B Berkman1, D Bedell, E Parker

  • 1Massachusetts General Hospital, Institute of Health Professions, Boston 02114.

Social Work in Health Care
|January 1, 1988
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Preadmission hospital social work screening improves patient home management and resource attainment compared to postadmission screening. Early assessment enhances patient outcomes and satisfaction with hospital services.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Social Work in Healthcare
  • Patient Outcomes Research

Background:

  • Hospital social work services are crucial for patient care continuity.
  • The timing of social work screening and assessment (preadmission vs. postadmission) may impact patient outcomes.
  • Effective resource attainment post-discharge is vital for patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of preadmission versus postadmission hospital social work screening and assessment.
  • To evaluate the impact of screening timing on length of stay, readmission rates, home management, resource attainment, and patient satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study design was employed.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: preadmission screening (1-2 weeks prior) and postadmission screening (within 48 hours).

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  • Outcome variables included length of stay, readmission rates, posthospital home management, resource attainment, and satisfaction, with telephone follow-up for both groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients undergoing preadmission screening reported significantly better posthospital home management.
    • Preadmission screening was associated with higher rates of resource attainment.
    • Patient satisfaction with hospital care showed an inverse relationship with the need for posthospital resources.

    Conclusions:

    • Preadmission hospital social work screening and assessment are more effective than postadmission screening in enhancing patient home management and resource attainment.
    • Early social work intervention positively influences patient outcomes and satisfaction.
    • Optimizing the timing of social work assessments can improve the transition from hospital to home.