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Interdisciplinary collaboration and discharge planning communication for elders

H E Hansen1, M J Bull, C R Gross

  • 1University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, USA.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|September 24, 1998
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Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication openness significantly impact healthcare discharge planning. Effective teamwork among nurses, physicians, and social workers improves patient communication and outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Interprofessional Communication
  • Patient Discharge

Background:

  • Effective discharge planning communication is crucial for patient outcomes.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals presents unique communication challenges.
  • Understanding factors influencing communication is vital for improving healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the effects of personal characteristics and perceptions of interdisciplinary collaboration on discharge planning communication.
  • To identify key factors influencing communication among nurses, physicians, and social workers.
  • To determine the variance explained by a model of discharge planning communication for nurses.

Main Methods:

  • Survey administered to 142 health professionals (nurses, physicians, social workers) in two hospitals.

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  • Statistical analysis to assess the impact of personal characteristics and collaboration perceptions on communication.
  • Regression modeling to explain variance in discharge planning communication.

    • Main Results:

    • The study's model explained 61.7% of the variance in discharge planning communication for nurses.
    • Communication openness with social workers was important for all 142 health professionals.
    • Problem-solving between nurses and physicians, and collaboration with social workers were also key.
    • For nurses, communication satisfaction with patients and families was significant.

    Conclusions:

    • Interdisciplinary collaboration and specific communication dynamics are critical for effective discharge planning.
    • Targeted interventions to enhance nurse-physician problem-solving and nurse-social worker collaboration can improve communication.
    • Addressing nurses' communication satisfaction with patients and families is essential for optimizing discharge planning.