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A review of current research on discharge planning for older people highlights its importance in promoting continuity of care and identifies areas requiring further investigation.
This article reviews the key findings of research related to discharge planning for older people to guide nursing practice.
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Supports continuity-focused discharge planning for older adults; leaves open key areas for prospective study before practice change.
The NHS and Community Care Act 1990 emphasized the importance of discharge planning for elders and recognized the role of community health nurses in promoting continuity of care. Given the emphasis on discharge planning for vulnerable populations at policy level, it is timely for nurses to examine the research literature for evidence that may guide practice. This article reviews the key findings of research related specifically to discharge planning for older people and suggests areas in which additional research is needed.
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Margaret J. Bull (2000) conducted a review in Discharge planning. Discharge planning was evaluated. A review of current research on discharge planning for older people highlights its importance in promoting continuity of care and identifies areas requiring further investigation.
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