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Hospital Discharge During COVID-19: The Role of Social Resources

Kirsten E Schmutz1, Andrea S Wallace1, Alycia A Bristol1

  • 1University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, USA.

Clinical Nursing Research
|February 16, 2022
PubMed

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This clinical trial, NCT04248738, is part of a larger study evaluating social needs and resources to improve patient discharge support. Enrollment began February 4, 2020.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare research
  • Social determinants of health
  • Patient support systems

Background:

  • The study is integrated within the "Social Needs and Resources in the Evaluation and Enhancement of Discharge Support" initiative.
  • Understanding patient social needs is crucial for effective healthcare transitions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of social needs and resources in enhancing patient discharge support.
  • To contribute data to a larger parent study focused on improving post-discharge care.

Main Methods:

  • This research is registered as a clinical trial (NCT04248738) on clinicaltrials.gov.
  • Data collection commenced following the initial release on January 27, 2020, with the first participant enrolled on February 4, 2020.

Main Results:

  • Results are pending as the study is ongoing.
  • Data from this trial will inform the parent study's findings on discharge support.

Conclusions:

  • The findings will elucidate the impact of social factors on patient outcomes after hospital discharge.
  • This research aims to optimize discharge planning by addressing social determinants of health.
Abstract

Keywords:
care coordinationcaregivinghome carequalitative

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