Why the study?
Patients with COPD are frequently readmitted, yet interventions to reduce readmissions have limited evidence of effectiveness, warranting insight into better intervention design.
How can hospital discharge interventions for patients with COPD be optimized to improve patient outcomes?
Population
Nine qualitative studies of patients with COPD transitioning from hospital to home or community
Design
Qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis
Key result
Patients with COPD transitioning from hospital to home prefer individually adapted discharge interventions that facilitate a smooth transition and provide tailored information and appropriate follow-up.
Authors
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Supports tailored COPD discharge planning to boost acceptability; extends preference data to inform future trials.
Systematic Review (n=9)
How can hospital discharge interventions for patients with COPD be optimized to improve patient outcomes?
Hospital discharge interventions for COPD patients should be individually tailored and address the transition process itself to improve acceptability and effectiveness.
Nygård et al. (2023) conducted a systematic review in Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (n=9). Hospital discharge interventions was evaluated on Patient and staff experiences and preferences regarding COPD discharge interventions. Patients with COPD transitioning from hospital to home prefer individually adapted discharge interventions that facilitate a smooth transition and provide tailored information and appropriate follow-up.