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Discharge planners and cost containment

B A Houghton

    Nursing Management
    |April 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    Discharge planners

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Economics
    • Healthcare Management
    • Patient Care Coordination

    Background:

    • Healthcare costs have historically not been a primary concern for providers or patients.
    • The role of discharge planners in cost management is increasingly recognized.
    • Understanding cost knowledge is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess discharge planners' knowledge of healthcare dollar costs.
    • To evaluate discharge planners' perceptions of patient cost awareness.
    • To determine the influence of cost knowledge on healthcare decisions.

    Main Methods:

    • A study was conducted to evaluate discharge planners' understanding of healthcare expenses.
    • The research examined how discharge planners perceive patient knowledge of medical costs.
    • The impact of this knowledge on clinical and financial decision-making was analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Discharge planners' awareness of actual healthcare costs was investigated.
    • Perceptions regarding patients' understanding of healthcare expenses were assessed.
    • The influence of cost knowledge on healthcare choices was examined.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights the importance of cost-consciousness among discharge planners.
    • Findings suggest a need for improved education on healthcare economics for these professionals.
    • Enhanced knowledge can lead to more informed patient care and resource management.

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