Abstract
Introduction/Rationale: Currently in Australia the public health system is experiencing increased demand for beds. As a result, there is more pressure to reduce length of stay. Current discharge planning processes are heavily reliant on clinical reasoning and are predominantly clinician-led. There is currently little understanding of what makes a patient ready for discharge from sub-acute care from the perspectives of the patient, families and carers, clinicians and hospital executives.
Objectives: To explore the definition of discharge-readiness from sub-acute care from the perspectives of all stakeholders.
Method: This qualitative descriptive study collected data using both focus groups and semi-structured interviews. Nine focus groups were conducted, three with each target population: patients, family and carers, and clinicians. Each focus group sought discussions among 5-10 participants. In addition, ten individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with senior hospital executives.
Practice Implications: Thematic coding is currently underway; results will provide a comprehensive understanding of discharge-readiness from sub-acute care from the perspectives of all stakeholders. Findings will highlight both differences and common themes to clarify the conceptualisation of discharge-readiness across a range of stakeholder groups.
Conclusion: This study will address a gap in the current literature by illuminating understandings of discharge-readiness from multiple perspectives. This will allow for more streamlined discharge planning processes which may reduce length of hospital stays and prevent expensive hospital re-admissions.
Objectives: To explore the definition of discharge-readiness from sub-acute care from the perspectives of all stakeholders.
Method: This qualitative descriptive study collected data using both focus groups and semi-structured interviews. Nine focus groups were conducted, three with each target population: patients, family and carers, and clinicians. Each focus group sought discussions among 5-10 participants. In addition, ten individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with senior hospital executives.
Practice Implications: Thematic coding is currently underway; results will provide a comprehensive understanding of discharge-readiness from sub-acute care from the perspectives of all stakeholders. Findings will highlight both differences and common themes to clarify the conceptualisation of discharge-readiness across a range of stakeholder groups.
Conclusion: This study will address a gap in the current literature by illuminating understandings of discharge-readiness from multiple perspectives. This will allow for more streamlined discharge planning processes which may reduce length of hospital stays and prevent expensive hospital re-admissions.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 53 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Australian Occupational Therapy Journal |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue number | S2 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2017 |
| Event | Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference and Exhibition 2017: Partnership, Inclusion and Innovation - Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Perth, Australia Duration: 19 Jul 2017 → 21 Jul 2017 Conference number: 27th https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14401630/2017/64/S2 |
