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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Experience
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Delayed hospital discharge, also known as alternate level of care (ALC) in Canada, presents significant challenges for patients, caregivers, and healthcare systems.
  • Common issues include insufficient support services during the waiting period and fragmented communication among healthcare providers.
  • Addressing these systemic inefficiencies is crucial for improving patient flow and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the co-design process of an intervention aimed at mitigating challenges associated with delayed hospital discharge.
  • To highlight the impact of amplifying patient and caregiver voices in service improvement initiatives.
  • To share key lessons learned from developing and implementing patient-centered solutions for alternate level of care.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized focus groups and co-design sessions to gather insights from patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
  • Employed a participatory design approach to collaboratively develop intervention strategies.
  • Documented the co-design process and its outcomes through reflective commentary.

Main Results:

  • The co-design process successfully amplified the voices of patients and caregivers, fostering a sense of shared experience and empowerment.
  • Developed practical tools and strategies designed to improve the experiences of patients, caregivers, and providers navigating delayed discharge.
  • Identified key challenges, including service gaps and communication breakdowns, which informed the intervention design.

Conclusions:

  • Co-design is an effective methodology for developing patient-centered healthcare interventions.
  • Empowering patients and caregivers through co-design can lead to more unified experiences and improved service delivery.
  • The developed tools and lessons learned offer valuable insights for healthcare organizations seeking to optimize alternate level of care processes.