Post-discharge compliance among 100 adult patients was moderately high for medications but moderate for follow-up, with environmental factors highly influencing adherence and readmissions.
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
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Patient compliance after discharge is inconsistent and influenced by multiple factors, highlighting the need for structured discharge education and transitional care to reduce preventable readmissions.
This study determined the level of patient compliance after hospital discharge and its relationship to hospital readmission rates among medical and surgical patients in two provincial hospitals in Palawan, namely Southern Palawan Provincial Hospital and Northern Palawan Provincial Hospital. The study utilized a descriptive–evaluative and descriptive–correlational research design to describe compliance behaviors, evaluate factors affecting adherence, and examine their relationship with hospital readmissions. One hundred (100) adult discharged patients participated in the study through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire consisting of demographic profile, compliance behaviors, perceived influencing factors, and hospital readmission information. Statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, weighted mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, and Cronbach’s alpha were used in data analysis. Findings revealed that respondents demonstrated moderately high medication adherence but only moderate adherence in follow-up consultations, diet and activity recommendations, and self-care practices. Patient-related, healthcare-related, and disease-related factors showed moderate influence on compliance, while environmental-related factors showed high influence, particularly family support, financial constraints, and living conditions. Common causes of hospital readmission included chronic disease instability, respiratory distress, persistent infections, nutritional deficiencies, and sudden health emergencies. The study concluded that patient compliance after discharge remains inconsistent, particularly in behaviors requiring long-term self-management and continuity of care. Multiple interacting factors influence adherence and contribute to preventable hospital readmissions. The findings emphasize the importance of strengthened discharge education, transitional care programs, family involvement, and community-based support systems to improve patient outcomes and reduce rehospitalization rates.
JUDY S. PARREÑO (Sun,) conducted a cross-sectional in Discharged medical and surgical patients (n=100). Post-discharge compliance among 100 adult patients was moderately high for medications but moderate for follow-up, with environmental factors highly influencing adherence and readmissions.