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Discharge planning: communication, education and patient participation

Carroll, Áine
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Dowling, Maura
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http://hdl.handle.net/10379/14714
 https://doi.org/10.13025/22711
Publication Date
2007-06
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Discharge planning, Collaboration, Co-ordination, Patient participation
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Carroll, Áine, & Dowling, Maura. (2007). Discharge planning: communication, education and patient participation. British Journal of Nursing, 16(4), 882-886.
Abstract
For the most part, discharge from hospital is routine and uneventful. However, for a percentage of persons, discharge from acute care requires careful planning to ensure continuity of care. This is particularly the case with elderly patients who have complex medical needs. This literature review reveals that the essential elements for discharge planning are communication, coordination, education, patient participation and collaboration between medical personnel. Outcomes measures of successful discharge planning include patient satisfaction and quality of life. Smooth and efficient coordination of this process reduces stress and anxiety for the patient, family, nurse, doctor, hospital organisation and community services.
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Mark Allen Healthcare
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