Key result
Healthcare professionals perceive fragmented and pressurized systems severely hinder discharge communication for older patients.
Why the study?
Hospital discharge of older patients carries patient safety risks in a fragmented healthcare system, necessitating effective communication and coordination.
Population
23 healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists) across healthcare organisations in Sweden
Design
Qualitative study using focus groups and semi-structured interviews
Authors
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Highlights systemic barriers to safe care transitions; leaves open how to design scalable, system-level.
Communication at hospital discharge for older patients is hindered by a fragmented and highly pressurized healthcare system, highlighting the need for improved communication methods to support both patients and healthcare professionals.
Cam et al. (2023) studied Hospital discharge communication (n=23). Healthcare professionals perceive that communication at hospital discharge of older patients is severely hindered by a fragmented and highly pressurized healthcare system.
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