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The discharge process: From a patient's perspective
Sophiahemmet University.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6575-4626
2020 (English)In: Sage Open Nursing, E-ISSN 2377-9608, Vol. 6, article id 2377960819900707Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Inadequacy in discharge planning, preparation of readiness, and unplanned readmissions are closely linked and could cause misutilization of hospital services, creating higher costs to the health-care system. The information given before discharge is vital and of great importance for the well-being of the patient. The study's objective was to describe the patient's experience of their discharge process. A descriptive study was designed. Fifteen (n = 15) interviews with patients at one University Swedish hospital were held, and a qualitative content analysis was made from the collected data. The results show that accessibility, information, communication, confidence, and participation are pivotal in future development in the discharge process. The findings of this study indicate that in affirmation with the patient's experiences and desires, there is a great urgency for improvement in the discharge process. There is a need to focus on information and communication at discharge by initiating interaction from the nurses together with the doctors at a specific time in the discharge process. The discharge process needs to be more individualized and person-centered which could lead to better patient governance. Both accessibility and continuity need to be improved. The information given needs to be met with the patient's level of understanding.

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2020. Vol. 6, article id 2377960819900707
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Communication, Discharge process, Information, Patient experience, Readiness, Self-care
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Nursing
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URN: urn:nbn:se:shh:diva-3904DOI: 10.1177/2377960819900707PubMedID: 33415263OAI: oai:DiVA.org:shh-3904DiVA, id: diva2:1515861
Available from: 2021-01-11 Created: 2021-01-11 Last updated: 2022-12-12Bibliographically approved

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