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Comparison of continuing care communication

M A Anderson1, L B Helms

  • 1University of Illinois, Chicago College of Nursing, Quad Cities Regional Program, Moline, USA. MAA928@uic.edu

Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
|October 1, 1998
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Hospitals transferred more patient data to nursing homes (NHs) than home health agencies (HHAs), but communication gaps persist. Improved inter-organizational communication is crucial for patient care continuity across settings.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Communication Studies
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Patient care continuity relies on effective communication across healthcare settings.
  • Limited research exists on inter-organizational communication during patient referrals.
  • Understanding communication patterns is vital for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare patient-care communication between hospitals and nursing homes (NHs) versus hospitals and home health agencies (HHAs) for elderly patient referrals.
  • To identify barriers in inter-organizational patient care communication.
  • To provide baseline data on communication practices in healthcare transitions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective descriptive study analyzing 455 medical records for NH referrals and 300 for HHA referrals.

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  • Utilized an audited Referral Data Inventory with established reliability and validity.
  • Data collection occurred between January and June 1995.

    • Main Results:

    • Referral data volume was greater for NHs compared to HHAs.
    • Transferred patient information primarily included background and medical data, with limited nursing and psychosocial details.
    • Hospitals used more formal and prompt communication channels for NH referrals than for HHA referrals.
    • Organizational factors in both referring and receiving entities contributed to communication discrepancies.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective communication is fundamental for coordinating patient care across different settings, providers, and time.
    • Enhanced inter-organizational communication is essential for seamless patient transitions to NHs and HHAs.
    • Addressing communication gaps is critical for ensuring continuity of care and improving patient outcomes.