Key result
The PACT intervention was perceived as needed and understood by patients and staff, though components other than the booklet were variably used among the 25 older patients.
Why the study?
The Partners at Care Transitions (PACTs) intervention was developed to support older people's involvement in hospital to improve outcomes at home, requiring evaluation of acceptability and implementation tools.
Is the Partners at Care Transitions (PACTs) intervention acceptable and how can it be implemented to improve care transitions for older people moving from hospital to home?
Population
25 patients aged 75 years and older across three wards from one hospital
Comparison
Partners at Care Transitions (PACTs) intervention
Design
Qualitative formative evaluation
Authors
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PACTs shows promise for engaging older patients in transitions but needs refinement; leaves open whether it improves post-discharge outcomes.
Is the Partners at Care Transitions (PACTs) intervention acceptable and how can it be implemented to improve care transitions for older people moving from hospital to home?
The PACT intervention is an acceptable tool for supporting older patients during hospital-to-home transitions, though implementation requires simplified materials to reduce staff burden.
Shannon et al. (2022) studied Care transitions from hospital to home (n=25). Partners at Care Transitions (PACTs) intervention was evaluated on Intervention acceptability, identification of implementation tools, and further intervention development. The PACT intervention was perceived as needed and understood by patients and staff, though components other than the booklet were variably used among the 25 older patients.
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