Key result
Hospital-to-home discharge leaves older patients feeling uninvolved and unprepared despite their preference for home.
Why the study?
Prolonged hospital stays increase risks of adverse events and complex post-discharge care needs in older people, making their unique experiences essential to inform effective healthcare service design.
What are the experiences of older people during hospital to home discharge?
What are the experiences of older people during hospital to home discharge?
Older people desire to return home after hospitalization but often feel uninvolved in discharge planning and poorly prepared, highlighting the need for more person-centered communication and shared decision-making.
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Urges clinicians to involve older adults in discharge planning; extends qualitative synthesis on transitional care experiences.
Kerin et al. (2026) studied this question. Older people want to be at home but feel uninvolved and unprepared for hospital discharge, highlighting a need for better communication and person-centered planning.
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