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Discharge readiness assessment

M G Titler¹, D M Pettit

¹Department of Nursing, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA.

The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

|July 1, 1995

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Effective discharge planning requires assessing patient readiness, which involves evaluating physiologic stability, self-care competency, perceived self-efficacy, social support, and resource access to reduce hospital readmissions.

Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Patient Care Management

Background:

Declining hospital lengths of stay limit time for patient education and care coordination.
Inadequate discharge planning increases risks of complications and hospital readmissions.

Purpose of the Study:

To define discharge readiness as a critical component of discharge planning.
To outline the multifaceted assessment of patient and family readiness for discharge.

Main Methods:

Discharge readiness assessment evaluates five key areas.
Components include: physiologic stability, self-care competency, self-efficacy, social support, and resource access.

Main Results:

Discharge readiness is a multidimensional concept.

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Assessment identifies patient and family strengths and needs for home care.

Conclusions:

Comprehensive discharge readiness assessment is crucial for safe transitions of care.
Addressing identified needs can mitigate risks associated with early discharge.