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Consumer-orientated outcomes in discharge planning: a pilot study

S K Armitage1, K M Kavanagh

  • 1Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Sydney, Australia.

Journal of Clinical Nursing
|March 25, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Evaluating patient outcomes in discharge planning is crucial for healthcare improvement. This study developed a telephone interview guide, finding patient input valuable for enhancing hospital discharge procedures and continuing care.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Patient Outcomes
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Evaluating healthcare effectiveness requires understanding consumer perspectives.
  • Discharge planning is a critical phase in patient care transitions.
  • Existing methods for assessing discharge planning may not fully capture patient experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a research instrument for measuring patient outcomes in discharge planning.
  • To explore patient perceptions of hospital discharge and ongoing care needs.
  • To identify deficiencies in discharge procedures impacting continuing care.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory study using a semistructured telephone interview guide.
  • Recruitment of 29 patients from three medical wards of a tertiary referral teaching hospital.

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  • Post-discharge interviews conducted at patients' homes via telephone.

    • Main Results:

    • Preliminary analysis revealed deficiencies in hospital discharge procedures.
    • These deficiencies negatively impacted patients' continuing care.
    • Patients provided valuable insights for improving discharge planning.

    Conclusions:

    • Patient-centered evaluation is essential for assessing healthcare outcomes.
    • A telephone interview guide can effectively measure patient outcomes in discharge planning.
    • Incorporating patient feedback can lead to significant improvements in hospital discharge processes and continuity of care.