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J W M van Grootel1, I Bosman2, R J Collet3
1Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Ageing and Vitality, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Objective:
To identify key indicators hospital-based allied healthcare professionals can use to determine patients' allied healthcare needs after hospitalization.
Methods:
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with allied healthcare professionals at a Dutch hospital. Findings were triangulated in multidisciplinary focus groups and analyzed thematically using Braun & Clarke. Indicators were categorized using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
Results:
Fourteen professionals were interviewed and nine joined focus groups. Seventeen indicators were identified across ICF components: Health condition, Body functions and structures, Activities, External factors, and Personal factors. Three themes emerged regarding the identification process: 1) Timing, 2) Uniformity, and 3) Roles and collaboration. Sample questions were developed to support use in clinical practice.
Conclusions:
Key indicators were identified to help standardize screening for allied healthcare needs post-hospitalization. Future research should focus on integrating these into a user-friendly tool-such as a checklist or decision aid-for routine use during discharge planning.
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