Key result
All 26 participants transitioning from hospital to home reported a need to become independent, supported by social processes like relationships, seeking information, and learning to self-care.
Population
19 patients and 7 carers experiencing transition from hospital to home in an urban Australian health-care…
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Supports centering independence in transitional care; extends qualitative insights into social processes for older patients and carers.
Observational (n=26)
Quality transitional care for older people should focus on regaining independence and emphasize social processes that support the capacities of patients and carers.
Allen et al. (2017) conducted an observational in chronic health conditions (n=26). Transition from hospital to home was evaluated on User experience pertaining to patients and carers. All 26 participants transitioning from hospital to home reported a need to become independent, supported by social processes like relationships, seeking information, and learning to self-care.
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