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Patient Experiences of Receiving Stroke Discharge Information in Accordance With Preferences
Kristy Fakes1,2, Amy Waller1,2, Mariko Carey2,3
1Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.
Aims:
To examine survivors' experiences of discharge information including risk communication after hospitalisation for a stroke and the characteristics associated with receiving information in accordance with their preferences.
Background:
With advances in acute stroke care and an ageing population, the number of survivors of stroke is increasing. It is important that healthcare providers ensure patients have adequate information after a stroke-related hospitalisation.
Design:
Cross-sectional study.
Methods:
Adults recently discharged after a stroke from eight Australian hospitals were mailed a survey. Items examined risk and discharge care information, with participants asked to indicate both their preferences for and receipt of the information. Concordance with preferences was calculated, and characteristics associated with information preference concordance were assessed with binomial logistic regression. Study reported in accordance with STROBE Checklist.
Results:
Of 1161 eligible patients invited, 403 (35%) completed the survey. All items were endorsed by 80% or more of respondents as being wanted. However, for all items, fewer respondents reported the care as received. Only 28% of participants received information on all five items according to their preferences. Hospital site, Body Mass Index and age were statistically significantly associated with participants receiving information in accordance with their preferences.
Conclusion:
Most participants indicated a preference to receive recommended discharge information. Findings suggest that patients may benefit from increased information provision prior to hospital discharge after stroke.
Relevance To Clinical Practice And Patient Care:
Nurses have an important role in the provision of stroke care and information. The findings of this study may be used to improve the provision of post-hospital discharge care and support for survivors of stroke, and assist in identifying patients at lower odds of experiencing information aligned with their preferences and who may benefit from support.
Reporting Method:
Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist for cross-sectional studies.
Patient Or Public Contribution:
No patient or public contribution.
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