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1Department of Nursing, College of Health and Social Services, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, USA.
Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
|July 14, 1998
Summary
Nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Discharge planning is a legal patient right, mandated by various authorities.
- Effective discharge planning is crucial for patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate nurses' understanding and views on their discharge planning roles.
- To identify potential gaps in nurses' knowledge regarding discharge planning responsibilities.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted to assess nurses' knowledge and perceptions.
- Data was collected on nurses' educational background (Associate vs. Bachelor's degree).
Main Results:
- A notable difference in discharge planning knowledge was observed between nurses with associate degrees and those with bachelor's degrees.
- Bachelor's-prepared nurses may possess a higher level of understanding in discharge planning.
Conclusions:
- Educational disparities in discharge planning knowledge exist among nurses based on degree attainment.
- Staff development educators can utilize these findings to design targeted educational interventions for nurses.
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